drag race
Quarter-mile sprint
A drag race is a short-distance acceleration contest between vehicles, typically on a straight quarter-mile track.
Cars launch from a standstill at a signal, and the first to cross the finish line wins.
The sport ranges from organized events with purpose-built dragsters to informal street races: They got busted drag racing on the highway.
As a verb, to drag race is to compete in such a contest.
Chronic occupational depletion
- nitrousRelating to certain nitrogen compounds
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- superchargerEngine air compressor
turbo · gearbox · clutch · exhaust · slicks · wheelie · tachometer · dynamometer
Iconic drag performer
- lip-syncSilent vocal mimicry
- runwayPaved path for planes
- queensFemale rulers or pieces
- sashayWalk with showy confidence
charisma · uniqueness · nerve · talent · elimination · judges · extravaganza · glamour
Surge of intense excitement
- rushQuick sudden movement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- intensityStrength or force level
- anticipationState of awaiting something
exhilaration · heart-pounding · tension · nerves · surge · energy · pumped · euphoria
burnout
Chronic occupational depletion
- nitrousRelating to certain nitrogen compounds
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
supercharger · turbo · gearbox · clutch · exhaust · slicks · wheelie · tachometer · dynamometer · redline
RuPaul
Iconic drag performer
sashay · charisma · uniqueness · nerve · talent · elimination · judges · extravaganza · glamour · sequins
thrill
Surge of intense excitement
- rushQuick sudden movement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- intensityStrength or force level
anticipation · exhilaration · heart-pounding · tension · nerves · surge · energy · pumped · euphoria · edge-of-seat
bracket
Support or category
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
- dial-inConnect via telephone
- heads-upInformal advance warning
qualifying · red-light · sportsman · index · round · breakout · handicap · holeshot
- racesKentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Triple Crown, Grand National, marathon finish
- Auto Racingracetrack, pit stop, starting grid, checkered flag, podium finish
- motorsportsDaytona 500, Indianapolis 500, driver, Le Mans, pit stops
- racingracetrack, lap, accelerate, qualifying lap, brake
- loud eventsfireworks, thunderstorm, construction, explosion, siren
- race modestime trial, championship, time attack, sprint, elimination
drag raceendurance race
Contest testing prolonged exertion
24-hour race · Le Mans · long-distance race · cross-country race · Grand Prix
drag racecircuit race
Contest on closed course
autocross · hillclimb · road rally · NASCAR race · Grand Prix
race, drag, racing, races, racer, dragged, drags, racers, racecar