If I recall, it is in illustration of how quick a Top Fuel dragster is. It goes on to say something like, if you had a Corvette going 200mph when it crossed the start line and the Top Fuel dragster left at the exact same time the Vette crossed the start line, the dragster would get to the finish line first.
I remember reading that email a long time ago, much like that other post about the Top Fuelers. Amazing when it is put into perspective what those cars are capable of.
Speaking of time…the forum clock is off about 30 minutes.