{"id":19714,"date":"2015-10-26T10:33:25","date_gmt":"2015-10-26T17:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/?p=19714"},"modified":"2015-11-11T10:28:36","modified_gmt":"2015-11-11T18:28:36","slug":"top-10-closest-race-finishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/top-10-closest-race-finishes\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Closest Race Finishes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Ricky<\/a><\/p>\n

It seems to be a fact of modern life that racing can be, well, a little boring at times. Increasing budgets, stringent rules, more technology have the effect of taming races and making them a little processional. Sometimes, the leader sprints off from the beginning and isn\u2019t challenged at any point during what appears to be a very quick parade. Thankfully, these instances aren\u2019t always the case and just to prove that motorsports can still be exciting and jaw-dropping, we\u2019ve complied the following list of the ten most spectacular finishes in motorsports. Be it wheel-banging at 150 mph or motors blowing over the finish line, these drivers take commitment to another level.<\/p>\n

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  1. NHRA Topeka 2015 – Crampton Beats Dixon in a Fiery Finish<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    We\u2019ll start our list with some good ol\u2019 drag racing. Top Fuel dragsters always provide a spectacle for the audience, and even though the races are short, they tend to get the fans out of their seats. This example showcases just how dramatic a show these monsters can put on. Here, Richie Crampton just nudges his Lucas Oil Racing dragster ahead of Larry Dixon\u2019s exploding ride. Completing the quarter-mile in 3.738 seconds at 318 mph is impressive, but even more so when your competitor is exploding, weaving and nearly collecting you!<\/p>\n