drag racer
Quarter-mile competitor
A drag racer is a person who competes in drag racing—straight-line acceleration contests over a short distance, typically a quarter mile.
The term also refers to the vehicles themselves, which are built or modified for maximum speed off the line: The drag racer hit 300 mph before deploying the parachute.
Street drag racers compete illegally on public roads.
Set into motion
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
- slicksSmooth racing tires
- wheelieRiding on rear tire
g-forces · reaction time · slingshot · staging · hook · bite · bog · pedaling
Protective tubular structure around driver
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- turbochargerExhaust-powered engine booster
- superchargerEngine air compressor
- nitrousRelating to certain nitrogen compounds
boost · throttle · redline · tachometer · dynamometer · tuning · headers · exhaust
Decorated seasonal evergreen display
- bracketSupport or category
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- dial-inConnect via telephone
head-to-head · matchup · heats · finals · champion · trophy · breakout · red light
Straight track for acceleration contests
- quarter mile1,320 feet exactly
- pitsSeeds or hollows
- hot rodModified car for racing
- gearheadAutomotive enthusiast, slangily
launch
Set into motion
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
- slicksSmooth racing tires
wheelie · g-forces · reaction time · slingshot · staging · hook · bite · bog · pedaling · spin
roll cage
Protective tubular structure around driver
horsepower
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- turbochargerExhaust-powered engine booster
- superchargerEngine air compressor
nitrous · boost · throttle · redline · tachometer · dynamometer · tuning · headers · exhaust · cold air intake
Christmas tree
Decorated seasonal evergreen display
- bracketSupport or category
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
dial-in · head-to-head · matchup · heats · finals · champion · trophy · breakout · red light · handicap
dragstrip
Straight track for acceleration contests
- quarter mile1,320 feet exactly
- pitsSeeds or hollows
- hot rodModified car for racing
top fuel
Highest-grade engine accelerant
- racersrace car driver, runner, driver, cyclist, rider
- racing vehiclesrace car, IndyCar, F1 car, NASCAR, sprint car
- traffic hazardsdrunk driver, speeder, tailgater, red light runner, wrong way driver
- driverstruck driver, bus driver, taxi driver, cab driver, delivery driver
- gas guzzlersHummer, Tahoe, Yukon, Navigator, lifted truck
- gearheadsgearhead, gearheads, petrolhead, petrolheads, motorhead
drag racerSunday driver
Unhurried, oblivious motorist
slowpoke · slow driver · hypermiler · pedestrian · tortoise
drag racercommuter
One who travels regularly
daily driver · soccer mom · bus driver · delivery driver · taxi driver
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