People have been drag racing professionally for a long time. While street drag racing is incredibly dangerous and illegal, professional drag racing is actually quite safe. We’ll explain more about drag racing, including how dangerous it is for professionals and how to join the drag racing community!
It may surprise you that the sport of professional drag racing is quite safe for drivers. It can seem unbelievable—the huge, loud cars going at breakneck speeds in close proximity. One of the most important things to know before getting into drag racing is that it’s one of the safest motorsports. Again, we’re only talking of professional, sanctioned drag races—illegal street drag racing is exceptionally dangerous.
Unlike other motorsports, drag racing doesn’t include turns, hills, bends, or other challenges, making it much less dangerous for professionals. Races include two vehicles at a time, in their own lane, with no passing or mingling. In many other motorsports, dozens of drivers compete for the same spot on the racetrack. Additionally, drag racing cars include numerous safety features like roll cages and fire suppression systems to protect drivers in case of an accident.
The safety of professional drag racing is one of the many appeals of the sport, which has made it one of the most popular motorsports in the world. Accessibility and inclusion are strong catalysts of drag racing’s appeal. Practically anyone with a driver’s license and a car can enter the sport and have fun competing with others!
It’s also an incredibly fun sport to participate in! Tuning and modifying a car and engine to unleash its top speed as fast as possible is an incredibly appealing challenge for automotive diehards and petrol heads everywhere. If you love motorsports but don’t have the money or car for circuit or track racing, drag racing could be perfect for you!
If you want to start drag racing professionally and safely, that’s great! While you may want to jump right in, there are a few things to consider first. It’s best to start by taking a drag racing course at a professional driving school to understand what it takes and learn the foundations of drag racing.
Next, you’ll need a car. The great thing about drag racing is you don’t need a high-performance car to start racing—you can begin with lower levels to get your feet wet. The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) holds many races at member tracks, so search for your location at their site to find a drag race near you!
Now, you should better understand the intricacies of drag racing and why it’s a fantastic motorsport when done professionally and safely. Consider going to driving school and tuning your car to join the drag racing community!
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