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Many safety rules are in place to protect the driver and fans. The more visible safety devices are the twin [[parachute]]s to help stabilize and decelerate the car after crossing the finish line. Less visible precautions include [[roll cage]]s and [[fire extinguishers]].
During safety evaluations in the wake of the fatal crash of [[Scott Kalitta]] on June 21, 2008, in Englishtown, N.J., the NHRA reduced the distance of Top Fuel and Funny Car races to 1,000 feet effective July 2, 2008. Pro Stock and sportsman classes still race to 1,320 feet. The National Drag Racing Championship in Australia still races to 1,320 feet.
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