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Racers line up in front of a countdown device, called a Christmas Tree. When they leave the starting line, timers record how long it takes them to reach the finish line. This is called elapsed time, or ET for short. Top speed is also recorded.
- How do you read the drag race time?
- What is the fastest 1/4 mile drag time?
- What is the best reaction time in drag racing?
- What is 330 in drag racing?
How do you read the drag race time?
Reading the 'Slip
The 60 ft stat displays in seconds how quickly each vehicle made it to the 60-foot mark. The 330-foot elapsed time can be found on the next line, followed by the eighth-mile E.T. and then the eighth-mile trap speed.
What is the fastest 1/4 mile drag time?
It has 200 more horses now, and set a world record at FL2K22, an event held at Gainesville Raceway in Florida, back in October. The car was able to set a quarter-mile time of 6.68 seconds at an incredible 220.1 mph.
What is the best reaction time in drag racing?
When both are in place, the starter flips the switch to light the amber ready lights atop the "Christmas Tree." Exactly four-tenths of a second later the green light comes on and the driver can leave the line (thus . 400 seconds is considered a perfect Reaction Time).
What is 330 in drag racing?
At some tracks, speed (in miles per hour) is also recorded. Some tracks also have timers at 330 and 1,000 foot intervals. Also known as the speed line, this timer is located 66 feet before the finish line. It records the car's average speed between it and the finish line.
