Seeing the +Ford Racing post about the new 5.0-liter Cobra Jet V8 this morning brought to mind my first official experience with drag racing a few years ago. I was invited to participate in the Ford Racing Invitational at Milan Dragway against a dozen other auto writers.

I quickly learned that drag racing is a lot more complicated than simply slamming the go-pedal against the floor board. Check out my story to learn more about drag racing.

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Ford Racing Invitational '08: The aftermath
Click above for a high-res gallery from the Ford Racing InvitationalI went into the Ford Racing Racing Invitational drag race this weekend with only a

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