They call the Kentucky Derby the most exciting two minutes in sports, and it is hard to argue. The gate opens, and after 120 seconds or so of thundering hooves in front of 150,000 fans, a horse and jockey have become immortal, while some bettors have won or lost a small fortune.
But though two minutes is spoken for, there are many other time frames whose most exciting sports moment is undefined. Let’s redress that.
The most exciting four seconds in sports?
It’s Top Fuel drag racing. Hit the gas, rev it up to about 330 miles an hour, then 300 yards and 3.