Drag Racing
Discover drag racing where two vehicles launch from a standing start over a measured distance. Events may feature street cars, sportsman classes, Pro Stock, Funny Cars, dragsters and motorcycles, with qualifying followed by tournament-style eliminations.
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It is an acceleration contest between two vehicles from a standing start over a measured straight-line distance.
Competitors normally qualify before tournament-style elimination rounds, although bracket and other formats use different starting systems.
Quarter-mile and eighth-mile distances are common, but the exact course depends on class, venue and regulations.
Events can include street cars, sportsman vehicles, Pro Stock cars, Funny Cars, dragsters and other defined classes.
Drag racing can be extremely loud. Bring suitable hearing protection and review seating, paddock access and weather policies.
Some sanctioned venues run public or street-car categories, but technical inspection, licence, equipment and safety rules apply.