History of Drag racing

	Revision 2 . . August 31, 2001 4:35 pm by Pinkunicorn
	Revision 1 . . August 31, 2001 4:15 pm by (logged).9.128.xxx [Initial description]

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Changed: 3,5c3

Drag racing occurs on straight, level tracks of exactly one-quarter of a mile (approximately 400 metres), with extra room for the competitors to slow down after the finish. Two cars race each other to the end of the track. The winning car goes through to the next round of competition, the other eliminated from the competition.

Drag racing occurs on straight, level tracks of exactly one-quarter of a mile (402.33 meters), with extra room for the competitors to slow down after the finish. Two cars race each other to the end of the track. The winning car goes through to the next round of competition, the other eliminated from the competition.

Changed: 15,16c13

the competitors cause their wheels to spin while stationary or moving slowly, thus laying down sticky rubber to get optimum grip on the all-important initial takeoff.

the competitors cause their wheels to spin while stationary or moving slowly, thus heating up the tires and laying down sticky rubber to get optimum grip on the all-important initial takeoff.