NHRA
Quarter-mile governing body
NHRA stands for National Hot Rod Association, the governing body for drag racing in North America.
Founded in 1951, it sanctions events, sets safety standards, and oversees professional and amateur competition.
He's been racing on the NHRA circuit for years.
Acceleration-built race vehicle
- nitroExplosive compound, briefly
- superchargerEngine air compressor
- blowerWind-producing device
- slicksSmooth racing tires
parachute · roll cage · headers · zoomies · big block · altered · roadster · rail
Decorated seasonal evergreen display
- starting lineRace's initial position
- finish lineRace completion marker
- speed trapCovert enforcement for speeders
- grandstandsTiered audience seating structure
Time that has passed
- ETAlien abbreviation
- mphVelocity unit abbreviation
- reaction timeSpeed of response
- red lightTraffic control meaning halt
holeshot · breakout · dial-in · handicap · heads-up · eliminations · qualifying · time trials
Rate of mechanical work
- nitromethaneSimplest organic nitro compound
- burnoutsStates of total exhaustion
- thunderStorm's acoustic aftermath
- speedRate of motion
adrenaline · gearhead · hot rod · muscle car · automotive · motorsports · countdown · winner's circle
Central command location
- membershipState of belonging
- rulebookCompiled official guidelines
- licensingGranting official permission
- divisionsSeparate portions of something
national events · credentials · officials · points system · championship
dragster
Acceleration-built race vehicle
- nitroExplosive compound, briefly
- superchargerEngine air compressor
- blowerWind-producing device
slicks · parachute · roll cage · headers · zoomies · big block · altered · roadster · rail
Christmas tree
Decorated seasonal evergreen display
- starting lineRace's initial position
- finish lineRace completion marker
- speed trapCovert enforcement for speeders
grandstands · tower · guardrails · concrete surface · photo finish
elapsed time
Time that has passed
- ETAlien abbreviation
- mphVelocity unit abbreviation
- reaction timeSpeed of response
red light · holeshot · breakout · dial-in · handicap · heads-up · eliminations · qualifying · time trials · ladder
horsepower
Rate of mechanical work
- nitromethaneSimplest organic nitro compound
- burnoutsStates of total exhaustion
- thunderStorm's acoustic aftermath
speed · adrenaline · gearhead · hot rod · muscle car · automotive · motorsports · countdown · winner's circle · pit pass
headquarters
Central command location
- membershipState of belonging
- rulebookCompiled official guidelines
- licensingGranting official permission
divisions · national events · credentials · officials · points system · championship
Snake
NHRAcircuit racing
Motorsport on closed courses
endurance racing · NASCAR · IndyCar · Formula 1 · F1