drag race
noun
a race between two or more automobiles starting from a standstill, the winner being the car that can accelerate the fastest.
drag racing
-
a word derived from
drag race.
Example Sentences
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The US, Europe and Australia have all seen female drag racing champions, but in other parts of the world, the sport is less well established, Top Fuel is rare and the picture is more varied.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Women have begun to make an impact in Brazil's popular drag racing scene, including Fabiola Dal Bo who has held a category record in recent years.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
More Than Equal also points out that the financial barriers to participating in drag racing are lower than for some other motorsports.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
It became synonymous with power thanks to stock car and drag racing in the 1960s and 70s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
LOS ANGELES—The auto-racing festival FuelFest this summer featured everything fans of the Fast & Furious movies love: tricked-out cars, drag racing, live music and DJs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2025
