Drag Racing Lingo
- Backpedal. When a driver lets off the throttle to regain traction and avoid or stop tire shake.
- Breakout. Used only in handicap racing, “breakout” refers to a vehicle running quicker than the racer has predicted. ...
- Bubble. ...
- Bumped. ...
- Burnout. ...
- Christmas Tree. ...
- Chute. ...
- Deep Stage.
- What does OG mean in drag racing?
- What do you call someone who drag races?
- What does a hit mean in drag racing?
- What does SC mean in drag racing?
- What does NT mean in drag racing?
What does OG mean in drag racing?
Original Gangster” is a term often associated with street racing and criminals. The OG acronym originally represented “we are first.” The term is used to describe peers, cars, and races in the street racing community. Street racers use the phrase to describe their friends and rivals behind the wheel of fast vehicles.
What do you call someone who drag races?
One type of slang that you might not be familiar with is the term "shoe" which is drag racing slang for the driver. We tried to do some research and find out why the heck drivers are called shoes, but after a while, we just gave up, so you're on your own.
What does a hit mean in drag racing?
To get the "go", jump, break, hit, kick, or move is to start the race without the flagger. This is another system of handicapping that requires one car to wait until they see the other car start to move before they are allowed to leave their starting line.
What does SC mean in drag racing?
SC. Super Comp (Car/Sportsman) SG. Super Gas (Car/Sportsman) PET.
What does NT mean in drag racing?
No Time or N/T means, as in grudge racing, no times are given out by the announcers or displayed on the scoreboards.