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    A drag race is a standing start acceleration contest between two vehicles over a measured distance, typically an eighth or quarter mile. The most popular form is ET bracket racing, where vehicles of varying performance potentials can race competitively based on their anticipated elapsed times. A driver will get a head start equal to the difference between their and their opponent's elapsed time. The race is started using a Christmas tree that sequences amber then green lights, and drivers must leave at the exact green light or receive a red light penalty. The winner is the vehicle that completes the distance in exactly its predicted elapsed time or breaks out the least if both vehicles make their runs under their times.

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    A drag race is a standing start acceleration contest between two vehicles over a measured distance, typically an eighth or quarter mile. The most popular form is ET bracket racing, where vehicles of varying performance potentials can race competitively based on their anticipated elapsed times. A driver will get a head start equal to the difference between their and their opponent's elapsed time. The race is started using a Christmas tree that sequences amber then green lights, and drivers must leave at the exact green light or receive a red light penalty. The winner is the vehicle that completes the distance in exactly its predicted elapsed time or breaks out the least if both vehicles make their runs under their times.

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    A drag race is a standing start acceleration contest between two vehicles over a measured distance, typically an eighth or quarter mile. The most popular form is ET bracket racing, where vehicles of varying performance potentials can race competitively based on their anticipated elapsed times. A driver will get a head start equal to the difference between their and their opponent's elapsed time. The race is started using a Christmas tree that sequences amber then green lights, and drivers must leave at the exact green light or receive a red light penalty. The winner is the vehicle that completes the distance in exactly its predicted elapsed time or breaks out the least if both vehicles make their runs under their times.

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    A drag race is a standing start acceleration contest between two vehicles over a measured distance, typically an eighth or quarter mile. The most popular form is ET bracket racing, where vehicles of varying performance potentials can race competitively based on their anticipated elapsed times. A driver will get a head start equal to the difference between their and their opponent's elapsed time. The race is started using a Christmas tree that sequences amber then green lights, and drivers must leave at the exact green light or receive a red light penalty. The winner is the vehicle that completes the distance in exactly its predicted elapsed time or breaks out the least if both vehicles make their runs under their times.

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    E.D.R.A.

    - DRAG RACING BASICS

    What is a Drag Race


    In basic terms, a drag race is an acceleration contest from a standing start between two vehicles over a
    measured distance at a specifically designed drag race facility. The accepted standard for that distance is
    either an eighth-mile or quarter-mile. These contests are started by means of an electronic device
    commonly called a "Christmas Tree." Upon leaving the starting line, each contestant activates a timer,
    which is stopped when the serves to determine handicaps during same vehicle reaches the finish line.
    The start to finish clocking

    What is E.T. Racing?


    By far the most popular form of drag racing is a handicapped form of competition known as "E.T. Bracket
    Racing." In this form of racing, two vehicles of varying performance potentials can race on a
    potentially even basis. The anticipated elapsed times for each vehicle are compared, with the slower car
    receiving a head start equal to the difference of the two. With this system, virtually any two vehicles
    can be paired in a competitive drag race.
    For Example: Car A has been timed at 17.78, 17.74, and 17.76 seconds for the quarter-mile, and the driver
    feels that a "dial-in" of 17.75 is appropriate. Meanwhile, the driver of Car B has recorded elapsed times of
    15.27, 15.22 and 15.26 on the same track and he has opted for a "dial-in" of 15.25. Accordingly, car A will
    get a 2.5- second head start over car B when the "Christmas Tree" counts down to each car's starting
    green lights.
    If both vehicles cover the quarter-mile in exactly the predetermined elapsed time, the win will go to the
    driver who reacts quickest to the starting signal. The reaction to the starting signal is called "reaction
    time." Both lanes are timed independently of one another, and the clock does not start until the vehicle
    actually moves to start the timing system. Because of this, a vehicle may sometimes appear to have a
    mathematical advantage in comparative elapsed times but actually lose the race. This fact makes starting
    line reflexes extremely important in Drag Racing!
    After both cars are staged, the Starter activates "Christmas Tree" and three amber lights and one green
    are sequenced.
    Drivers use amber lights as a guide to anticipate the green bulb coming on. Leave too soon and a bright
    red "foul" shows. This happens when the driver reacts to the "Christmas Tree" too quickly and drives his
    car away from the starting line before the green "go" signal.
    When dual infractions occur, say a red light and then a break out, the red light takes precedent over the
    breakout. A red light will be an instant disqualification unless both cars red light. In the case of both
    vehicles red lighting, the win goes to the driver who red lit last. Should a driver go quicker than his/her
    predetermined "dial-in", it is called a "break-out," and grounds for disqualification. In the case of both
    vehicles making their runs under their dial-ins, the win goes to the driver who breaks out the least.
    We hope this will help you understand Drag Racing a little better.
    Come and join the Fun and Competitive Sport of DRAG RACING. and often competition.

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