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Who founded drag racing?
Wally Parks invented the Drag racing car Wally Parks invented NHRA Drag Racing. The cars evolved from dry-lakes roadsters and stripped down 'flivvers' of the late 40s.
What are the types of race cars?
Depends, there are different types of race that use different types of car and each race will usually have different catorgries. First there are diffrent kinds of races withe all difrent kinds of cars built for those -drag races -oval races -road/street/airport etc. races -rallys -races on tracks laid out on car parks using cones -hilclimbs and sprints Al have their own kind of cars. - riding your mum with no handle bars their is also the firrarie
How long has drag racing been around for?
It started in California on the beach. they moved to asphalt so they could go faster and get more traction. It started in about the late 20s or early 30s. The Sounthern California Timing Assoc started in 1947 and then the NHRA was founded in 1951. The first official drag race event was in 1953. It may have begun in southern California. The drag racing car can not be attributed to one individual. "Big Daddy" Don Garlits is considered the "father of modern racing."
Where can you find information about the history of Drag Racing?
Go to www.nhra.com This question was asked to several top fuel drivers. They could not come up with a definitive answer. Some said that before there were cars people would have contests between horses to see how far they could drag a log. But they all agreed that drag racing as we know it today started in Southern California.
Can you have a racing car for a car?
As long as it conforms to road regulations you can - but not all racing cars conform, some types of racings cars (Like drift racing cars) do conform to road standards though
What are the top HPI racing cars?
The top HPI racing cars are remote-control cars. The top ones are the Baja 5B "Version 2" and the Blitz 2WD. The Savage is also a top HPI car. All of the HPI cars are high quality racing cars.
Are all drag race cars stick?
no some are altomatic
Is racing live awesome?
yes, in racing live you can learn about all news cars and get a bugatti veyron
What are streamline shapes?
Fish, seal, sharks, dolphins, and so on, are all streamlined so less energy is wasted swimming through the water. Space rockets, cars (especially racing cars) are streamlined to use less fuel and have less drag holding them back by air friction.
How did Drag racing gets its name?
In the 1950's and 60's, cars were often modified by their owners to achieve a one off "custom" look. These cars were called "HOTRODS" Their were suspension, driveline, body and engine modifications to make each vehicle unique. One popular modification was called "dropping" or lowering the suspension. This involved changing or modifying the springs, and made the car very low to the ground. The engines were also tweaked to produce a lot more horsepower than stock. As these vehicles cruised the streets, owners would often see each other. Sometimes there was a local hang out where these people and their cars would gather. As people talked and things progressed, it was only natural that owners would want to settle which car was best or quickest. Street racing was born. Cars would accelerate away from a green light at maximum throttle. The car that crossed the next light first was the winner. When these lowered cars took off, the massive power would make the back of the car squat causing the bumper to drag on the ground for the first few feet. As this type of racing continued, the term "drag" racing was born because of all those bumpers dragging on the pavement.
What is the collective noun for racing cars?
The standard collective noun form cars is 'a fleet of cars'; however, there is no standard collective noun specifically for racing cars. Collective nouns are an informal part of language. Any noun that suits a situation can function as a collective noun; for example, a line of racing cars, a field of racing cars, a streak of racing cars, etc.
Where is drag racing in Australia?
Drag racing is all over Australia. If you begin to race, then this will become your 'home track'. Have a look on the ANDRA (Australian National Drag Racing Association Inc.) website (see the related link below) then scroll way down to the bottom and under competitors and click on the tracks link and then click on what ever the part of Australia is relevant to you, if you don't have anyone to ask. I hope that you become more interested in drag racing and participate with the great Australian sportsmanship that we are renowned for!
