TIP: Click the   Video tab to see this activity in action

Hello, there seems to be a problem, you have either not got java enabled, or you do not have the latest Flash player installed. Please click here to install the latest player, once complete, close that window and refresh this page.

Drag racing is a form of auto racing in which cars or motorcycles attempt to complete a fairly short, straight and level course in the shortest amount of time, starting from a dead stop.

Popularity
An extremely popular sport, with competitors and spectators alike.

Location
There are a couple of main tracks in the UK that host these events and can be found with further searching through the Hips Directory.

Age
This a mature sport which requires a lot of concentration and skill on handling these machines.

Description
Drag racing usually involves two cars racing each other over a set distance. From two hundred meters to one kilometer, the four-hundred meter drag being the most popular. Testing a vehicle in terms of acceleration and top speed, as well as the driver with regard to skill and concentration. Although the driver does not have any turns to negotiate or opponents to defend against, apart from the competitor in the other lane, he or she must be very accurate with gear shifting and throttle modulation

Dedication
Drag racing vehicles are special in that they are modified to be lighter and more powerful than in their standard form. A lighter vehicle means that the power-to-weight ratio is increased and hence a greater acceleration will be achieved. Power increases vary depending on the extent of the modifications to the engine. To obtain these specifications one has to be truly dedicated as often variations and modifications can take you through to the early hours. It is for some a way of life.

Potential
Modifications to a car can be anything from changing the cams and exhaust to a full-on power conversion as adding on a turbocharger with nitrous oxide, bigger engine capacity or components, or body customization by replacing standard body parts.

Closely Related Activities
Close related activities are precision engineering, calculation on torque and power to weight ratios. Specialised body building and painting.

Cost
Cost is unimaginable due to the pure nature of the sport and how much you want to spend, generally in the thousands.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

Please be advised that this record has not necessarily been reviewed by people with the expertise required to provide you with complete, accurate or reliable information. The information and images for this activity are supplied by the general public, Please contact us if there is a breach of copyright or you wish to improve the data.