drag racers
Quarter-mile speedsters
Drag racers are drivers who compete in drag racing—a form of motorsport where two vehicles accelerate from a standstill down a straight quarter-mile track.
The term also applies to the vehicles themselves, purpose-built machines designed for maximum acceleration: Those drag racers can hit 300 miles per hour.
Drag racers compete in classes ranging from street-legal cars to top fuel dragsters.
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- nitromethaneSimplest organic nitro compound
- superchargerEngine air compressor
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
nitrous oxide · boost · intercooler · headers · blower · fuel injection · hemi · big block
Smooth racing tires
- roll cageProtective tubular structure around driver
- parachuteDrag-creating descent device
- chassisStructural support base
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
transmission · rear end · axle · driveshaft · suspension · tires · fuel system · ignition
Emergency response hormone
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- g-forcesInertial stress on bodies
- rushQuick sudden movement
- intensityStrength or force level
anticipation · nerves · roar · smoke · speed · vibration · focus · instinct
Highest-grade engine accelerant
Act of removing entirely
- bracketSupport or category
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- dial-inConnect via telephone
- indexAlphabetical guide to contents
handicap · heads-up · breakout · red light · time trials · championship
Chronic occupational depletion
- launchSet into motion
- stagingPreparing for presentation
- reaction timeSpeed of response
- shiftMovement or work period
Decorated seasonal evergreen display
- quarter mile1,320 feet exactly
- starting lineRace's initial position
- finish lineRace completion marker
- guardrailRoadside safety barrier
concrete · groove · elapsed time · mph
horsepower
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- nitromethaneSimplest organic nitro compound
- superchargerEngine air compressor
turbo · nitrous oxide · boost · intercooler · headers · blower · fuel injection · hemi · big block · stroker
slicks
Smooth racing tires
- roll cageProtective tubular structure around driver
- parachuteDrag-creating descent device
- chassisStructural support base
clutch · transmission · rear end · axle · driveshaft · suspension · tires · fuel system · ignition · wiring
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
intensity · anticipation · nerves · roar · smoke · speed · vibration · focus · instinct · split-second
top fuel
Highest-grade engine accelerant
elimination
Act of removing entirely
- bracketSupport or category
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- dial-inConnect via telephone
index · handicap · heads-up · breakout · red light · time trials · championship
burnout
Chronic occupational depletion
- launchSet into motion
- stagingPreparing for presentation
- reaction timeSpeed of response
Christmas tree
Decorated seasonal evergreen display
- quarter mile1,320 feet exactly
- starting lineRace's initial position
- finish lineRace completion marker
guardrail · concrete · groove · elapsed time · mph
- speed athletessprinters, speed skaters, runners, speedsters
- gearheadsgearhead, gearheads, petrolhead, petrolheads, motorhead
- traffic offendersspeeders, drunk drivers, red light runners, tailgaters, distracted drivers
- car modsturbocharger, exhaust system, body kits, supercharger, custom exhaust