street race
Unauthorized asphalt competition
A street race is an illegal car race on public roads, typically at night with minimal traffic.
Street racing emphasizes speed, acceleration, or drifting on routes not designed for competition: They got arrested after a street race on the highway.
The verb street race and noun street racing describe the activity generally: He used to street race in high school.
Rate velocity changes
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
- nitrousRelating to certain nitrogen compounds
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
engine · gearshift · burnout · dragster · launch · wheelie · quarter mile · top speed
Ongoing contest between opponents
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
- winnerOne who prevails
- loserDefeated competitor
- bettingStaking money on outcomes
wager · stakes · showdown · grudge match · pink slips · title · reputation · bragging rights
Surge of intense excitement
- rushQuick sudden movement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- dangerExposure to harm
- intensityStrength or force level
anticipation · nervousness · fear · tension · surge · euphoria · heartbeat · pumping
Below ground or countercultural
- outlawFugitive from justice
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- unauthorizedNot officially permitted
- sirensEmergency vehicle noisemakers
chase · hot pursuit · police · bust · raid · escape · fugitive · takedown
Inert illuminating element
- headlightsFront vehicle lamps
- tail lightsVehicle's back warning lights
- darknessTotal absence of light
- midnightTwelve o'clock at night
glow · silhouette · cityscape · lamppost · alleyway · underpass · dashboard · moonlight
Petroleum-based paving material
- boulevardBroad, tree-lined street
- intersectionPoint where paths meet
- downtownCentral business district
- alleyNarrow way between buildings
avenue · stoplight · bridge · overpass · warehouse district · industrial · backstreet · empty lot
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
- nitrousRelating to certain nitrogen compounds
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
torque · engine · gearshift · burnout · dragster · launch · wheelie · quarter mile · top speed · redline
rivalry
Ongoing contest between opponents
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
- winnerOne who prevails
- loserDefeated competitor
betting · wager · stakes · showdown · grudge match · pink slips · title · reputation · bragging rights · crew
thrill
Surge of intense excitement
- rushQuick sudden movement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- dangerExposure to harm
intensity · anticipation · nervousness · fear · tension · surge · euphoria · heartbeat · pumping · alertness
underground
Below ground or countercultural
- outlawFugitive from justice
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- unauthorizedNot officially permitted
sirens · chase · hot pursuit · police · bust · raid · escape · fugitive · takedown · arrest
neon
Inert illuminating element
- headlightsFront vehicle lamps
- tail lightsVehicle's back warning lights
- darknessTotal absence of light
midnight · glow · silhouette · cityscape · lamppost · alleyway · underpass · dashboard · moonlight · twilight
asphalt
Petroleum-based paving material
- boulevardBroad, tree-lined street
- intersectionPoint where paths meet
- downtownCentral business district
alley · avenue · stoplight · bridge · overpass · warehouse district · industrial · backstreet · empty lot · parking garage
- motorsportsDaytona 500, Indianapolis 500, driver, Le Mans, pit stops
- racinglap, accelerate, qualifying lap, brake, drift
- race modestime trial, championship, time attack, sprint, elimination