Car Drag Racing Results

Drag racing is a special competition meant for modified automobiles or motorbikes to compete in pairs at the same time, aiming to reach the determined finish line first from a standing start. The track is laid down in a straight line, over a measured distance, which is usually a quarter of a mile, measuring up to 402.3 meter being 1,320 upon conversion which is a straight track.

The track is known as drag strip and the winner is determined through an electronic timing system, which is used to eliminate the possibility of human error if there is a close rush to the finish line.

The most happening place in Australia for Drag racing is the Sydney Dragway, which is situated in the center of the Sydney Metropolitan area. It is closest to all of the majorly populated sectors of the city; therefore it attracts a vast number of drag racing enthusiasts to its adrenaline charged events.

The Sydney Dragway hosts all of its major events in the morning save for immensely popular events such as Top Fuel, Top Alcohol, Top Doorslammer, Top Bike, Pro Stock Bike and Pro Stock. These shows run throughout the afternoon ending approximately at four pm.

Many competitive drag contests take place at the Hidden Valley, with most racers looking forward to the leaps made in racing in 2012, which has just kicked off. This is partly due to the hype surrounding the new Top Alcohol Funny Car which has been purchased by Territory based Top Doorslammer racer, Scott MacLean.

There are many exciting drag racing events scheduled for 2012, which will make history in the world of drag racing. The events that would take place in January are listed below:

• South Coast Raceway – FUCHS Supercharged New Year
• Steel City Drags- Round 2 Club Championship
• Tasmanian Drag Racing – Round 4
• Coonawarra Dragway – Max Cranes Tri Series Round 2
• Ballarat Drags – Bracket Meet
• Perth Motorplex – Andra Pro Series Top Fuel Dragsters
• Warrnambool Drags

The Rocket Allstars Racing Series is also a much awaited event in the Drag racing world, which is a national, point based competition. The Rocket Allstars is open to any driver with a permanent ANDRA license who can participate in groups 2, 3 and 4.

The best part about drag racing is that amateurs and professionals all can compete on an equal footing, with the outcome of the race determining who becomes champion and legend for the remaining year.

Drag racing has very stringent rules when it comes to fuel, scrutineering and substance abuse. The drivers all have to get approval through all these mediums when they have to race.

Placing a bet on a drag race is an exciting process. You have to glue your eye to the clock, as you need to select a winner based on their timing records, regardless of their speed.

You need to know the procedure betting on drag racing requires. Before a drag race begins, all of the vehicles which are taking part in it have to make a trial run to establish the car’s speed and time bracket. These results are recorded in white on the windshield of the vehicles. If a 427 hemi makes a run in 10.5 seconds at a speed of a hundred miles/hour, he is bracketed in that category.

When a driver breaks off his bracket constantly, he is likely to be asked to leave the track; hence you cannot get away with sandbagging in drag racing. You also need to have a good look at the driver you are betting on before you put any money on the table. His success record on the track will have a major impact on the outcome of the race you are betting on. In the end of course, it is all up to lady luck, which is why gambling is so much fun to those who crave adventure and risk.

The most happening scene in drag racing today is school bus drag racing which is a much anticipated event this New Year. This is possibly one of the most unique drag races of all time, in which two of Australia’s green school buses, which have been deemed the safest school buses of all time by transportation authorities would go head to head at Willowbank Raceway. All bets are on, as the buses race ahead to show off their ultimate credentials in their performances, their safeness and green factor.