The Psychology Of Drag Racing – Burning — drag racing’s dirtiest trick, short of reaching out and ripping the other guy’s cables. It’s a starting line strategy that has caused controversy and calamity at all levels of drag racing, and recently the NHRA shocked the crowds and commentators when it backed drivers Mason McGaha and Bruno Massel off the track and disqualified them for taking extreme training after three. minutes of standing in line waiting for the other guy to make his move. Debate erupted over whether or not they should have been allowed to see through their games, as has happened in the past, or whether the line in the proverbial sand had to be drawn at some point. First we’ll look at what burning is and how it can be used strategically, then we’ll dig into some of the best examples of drag racing’s most infamous moments.

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Safety Tips For Drag Racers – Speedway has compiled a number of frequently asked questions and answers to help you better understand the rules, safety and technical guidelines of drag racing and maximize your enjoyment at our facility. If the following still does not answer your questions, please contact Kevin Rowe via this email link.

The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) establishes rules for every type of vehicle that can run down the quarter mile. All NHRA member tracks must follow these safety guidelines. Each year, a new NHRA Rulebook is published with revisions and updates. Rulebooks are available at the track for $10, and are highly recommended for anyone interested in getting more involved or building a car.

Safety Tips For Drag Racers

The basic items required to pass tech inspection for the typical street car include good tires, battery tie-down, radiator overflow catch, operable neutral safety switch, seat … Read the rest

The History Of Nhra: National Hot Rod Association – Jack Beckman: NHRA funny car driver, drag racing instructor, car guy, and hotshot journalist. During this break from racing action, Jack takes us through his favorite moments in drag racing history.

In the early days of drag racing, there were a lot of cars, a lot of racers, and a lot of open terrain. The short supply was the housing needed to add the original hot rodders to turn them into drag racers. Wally Parks, and his vision for the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), vowed to do just that.

The History Of Nhra: National Hot Rod Association

In Chapter 7 of Hot Rod History with Jack Beckman—In 1957, the drag racing world banned nitromethane, Jack reveals how speed records were driven by the new, Chrysler Hemi , and nitromethanefuel. When Emory Cook ran a 166.97-mph speed at Lion’s Drag Strip … Read the rest