drag strip
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of drag strip
An Americanism dating back to 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Away from the drag strip, the Audi’s rolling acceleration and speed-of-thought overtaking are even more daunting and formidable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025
The $7-million facility was unique because of its versatility, boasting half- and third-mile mile banked oval tracks, a drag strip and a 6,500-seat grandstand.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2024
But instead the concrete loading bays are alive with the sound of squealing tyres and popping engines as cars race past spectators lining a makeshift drag strip.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2024
Nationals race at the suburban Indianapolis drag strip.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 3, 2021
“Every drag strip across the country will be wiped out. No circle tracks, no sprint cars — it all ends.”
From New York Times • May 13, 2021
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