drag strip
noun[C]
(alsodragstrip)uk/ˈdræɡ ˌstrɪp/us/ˈdræɡ ˌstrɪp/acourse(=areaofroad,concrete, etc.)fordragracing(= theactivityofracingacarover a veryshortdistance):
Istartedracingat theolddragstripin Georgetown in the early 70's.
Legal dragstrips are notcheaptobuild.
- Thefacilityhas adragstrip, a 3-mileroadcourse, and amotocrosstrack.
- Sheblazeddown the quarter-miledragstripon hermotorbikein 7.56seconds.
- Hiscarovershotthesafetyareaat the end of the dragstrip.
- Carsracingondragstripscan be asloudasjetengines,residentscomplained.
Motor racing
- chicane
- cockpit
- demolition derby
- DNF
- drag race
- drag racing
- go-karting
- grand prix
- grid
- hill climb
- hill climbing
- hotrod
- motocross
- pole position
- racing car driver
- racing driver
- speedway
- starter
- stock car
- the chequered flag