dragway

dragster

Acceleration-built race vehicle

• top fuelHighest-grade engine accelerant
• gasserKnee-slapper or fuel source
• railHorizontal support bar
• slingshotForked projectile launcher

altered · roadster

burnout

Chronic occupational depletion

• launchSet into motion
• stagingPreparing for presentation
• quarter mile1,320 feet exactly
• eliminationsActs of removing

heads-up · grudge match · qualifying · time trial · side-by-side · pass · round · ladder

horsepower

Rate of mechanical work

• torqueRotational force measurement
• boostUpward push or increase
• nitrousRelating to certain nitrogen compounds
• superchargerEngine air compressor

turbo · blower · intercooler · methanol · nitromethane · elapsed time · reaction time · redlight

slicks

Smooth racing tires

• parachuteDrag-creating descent device
• roll cageProtective tubular structure around driver
• harnessStraps controlling an animal
• fire suitProtective garment for flames

helmet · guardrail

hot rod

Modified car for racing

• muscle carHigh-performance American vehicle
• street racingInformal vehicle speed competitions
• NHRADrag racing sanctioning body
• outlawFugitive from justice

sportsman

strip

Narrow elongated piece

• starting lineRace's initial position
• finish lineRace completion marker
• grandstandTiered spectator seating structure
• concreteSolid building mixture

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