drag racing
Quarter-mile acceleration duels
Drag racing is a motorsport where two vehicles compete to cover a short, straight course—usually a quarter mile—in the shortest time.
Races begin from a standing start, with traffic-light-style signals (the "Christmas tree") counting down to green.
The format emphasizes raw acceleration over handling: His Camaro was built for drag racing, not corners.
1,320 feet exactly
- elapsed timeTime that has passed
- reaction timeSpeed of response
- launchSet into motion
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
redline · horsepower · torque · g-forces · acceleration · throttle response · tachometer · rev limiter
Decorated seasonal evergreen display
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
- dial-inConnect via telephone
- breakoutSudden escape from restraint
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
time trials · finals · red light · reaction time · top fuel · sportsman · NHRA · winner's circle
Fastest drag racing category
- gasserKnee-slapper or fuel source
- slingshotForked projectile launcher
- muscle carHigh-performance American vehicle
- railHorizontal support bar
altered · hot rod · blower · supercharger · turbocharger · slicks · parachute · roll cage
Twelve o'clock at night
- undergroundBelow ground or countercultural
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- shutdownsCessation of operations
- takeoversGaining control of companies
police · sirens · getaway · reckless · dangerous · unsanctioned · back road · industrial park
quarter mile
1,320 feet exactly
- elapsed timeTime that has passed
- reaction timeSpeed of response
- launchSet into motion
burnout · redline · horsepower · torque · g-forces · acceleration · throttle response · tachometer · rev limiter · nitromethane
Christmas tree
Decorated seasonal evergreen display
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
- dial-inConnect via telephone
- breakoutSudden escape from restraint
qualifying · time trials · finals · red light · reaction time · top fuel · sportsman · NHRA · winner's circle · staging
top fuel dragster
Fastest drag racing category
- gasserKnee-slapper or fuel source
- slingshotForked projectile launcher
- muscle carHigh-performance American vehicle
rail · altered · hot rod · blower · supercharger · turbocharger · slicks · parachute · roll cage · headers
midnight
Twelve o'clock at night
- undergroundBelow ground or countercultural
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- shutdownsCessation of operations
takeovers · police · sirens · getaway · reckless · dangerous · unsanctioned · back road · industrial park · highway
- racing typesstock car, rally, circuit, oval, time trial
- traffic violationsDUI, DWI, speeding, drunk driving, red light running
- auto crimescar theft, auto theft, carjacking, grand theft auto, stolen car
- Forzalap times, time trials, assists, manual transmission, cockpit view
- racing classesFormula 1, Formula E, F3, GTE, hypercar
- speed sportssprint, dash, 100 meters, 200 meters, speed skating
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Motorsport on closed courses
Formula 1 · Formula One · NASCAR · autocross · Monaco Grand Prix
drag racingprecision driving
Expert vehicle control technique
drifting · hypermiling · time attack · ice racing · defensive driving
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