dragster
Quarter-mile speedster
A dragster is a vehicle built or modified for drag racing—short, straight-line acceleration contests.
Purpose-built dragsters are long, narrow machines with oversized rear tires and powerful engines, designed purely for speed off the line: The dragster covered the quarter mile in under four seconds.
The term also applies to street cars modified for racing.
Simplest organic nitro compound
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- superchargerEngine air compressor
- blowerWind-producing device
methanol · turbocharger · boost · compression · cylinder · hemi · blown · nitro
Set into motion
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
- wheelstandFront-end lift from acceleration
- g-forceAcceleration in gravitational units
- thrustForceful forward motion
redline · revving · pedaling · traction · staging · countdown · leave · bog
Straight track for acceleration contests
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
- bracketSupport or category
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- roundsAmmunition or bout divisions
head-to-head · finals · slingshot · rail · NHRA · staging · matchup · trophy
Structural support base
- slicksSmooth racing tires
- parachuteDrag-creating descent device
- wingLimb enabling flight
- blowerWind-producing device
supercharger · headers · cockpit · frame · axle · differential · transmission · clutch
nitromethane
Simplest organic nitro compound
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- superchargerEngine air compressor
blower · methanol · turbocharger · boost · compression · cylinder · hemi · blown · nitro · dynamometer
launch
Set into motion
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
- wheelstandFront-end lift from acceleration
- g-forceAcceleration in gravitational units
thrust · redline · revving · pedaling · traction · staging · countdown · leave · bog · spin
dragstrip
Straight track for acceleration contests
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
- bracketSupport or category
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
rounds · head-to-head · finals · slingshot · rail · NHRA · staging · matchup · trophy · champion
chassis
Structural support base
blower · supercharger · headers · cockpit · frame · axle · differential · transmission · clutch · bellhousing
dragstrip
Straight track for acceleration contests
- automobilescar, truck, SUV, van, sedan
- carscar, auto, automobile, sedan, coupe
- racing vehiclesrace car, IndyCar, F1 car, NASCAR, sprint car
- toy carsHot Wheels, die-cast car, Matchbox, diecast, model car
- speedsterscheetah, peregrine falcon, falcon, gazelle, greyhound
- custom motorcyclesbobber, chopper, cafe racer, cruiser, bagger
dragsterFormula 1 car
Single-seat open-wheel racing vehicle
rally car · touring car · GT car · endurance racer · go-kart
dragstergolf cart
Motorized links vehicle
mobility scooter · riding lawnmower · steamroller · steam roller · tractor
- top fuel dragsterFastest drag racing category