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by js2 972 days ago
Less. 1,000 ft (vs the 1/4 mi distance of 1,320 ft). They shortened the run in 2008 after the cars had gotten too fast and a crash killed a driver.
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Interesting, found an article:

https://www.dailynews.com/2013/11/09/nhra-debate-rages-on-10...

Talks about runoff space at smaller venues, tires, insurance, etc