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Where Are Drag Races Held in Türkiye? The Local Stage of the Quarter Mile
Drag racing in Türkiye today is run mainly at two centers: The modern 830-meter track in Kepez, Antalya, and the renewed Konya Drag Track. On the car side under the TOSFED umbrella and on the motorcycle side under TMF, the 2026 season features a loca…
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Before Entering the Racing Strip: A Drag Racer's Preparation Routine
The few minutes before entering the lane are actually drag racing's most hidden race. Top Fuel and Pro Stock drivers prepare with a routine that lasts far longer than that 3.6-second run: the engine is warmed up in the pit, the tires are heated and s…
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How Does Reaction Time Affect a Drag Race?
In drag racing, the winning moment is often revealed not at the finish line, but at the starting lights. Reaction time is the value that measures the driver's millisecond response to the green light (actually the ambers), and the value considered per…
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Street-Legal Monster: Pro Stock's Garage Technology
If you've ever found yourself at a track dazzled by the nitromethane cloud of Top Fuel and Funny Car, you've probably asked: "So what's the deal with those cars with flat door glass that look straight off the factory line?" Here's a clear answer: Pro…
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The Scream of Nitromethane: The Anatomy of Top Fuel and Funny Car
Top Fuel cars are the fastest-accelerating race vehicles in the world: they cover the 1,000-foot distance in 3.641 seconds and reach speeds exceeding 340 mph (547 km/h) . Behind this performance is an 8.19-liter supercharged V8 running on nitromethan…
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The 400-Meter Secret of Drag Racing
Drag racing, where two vehicles accelerate down a straight line, usually over a quarter mile (402 meters) and a winner is determined, is one of the purest motorsports. But it is not just about power: reaction time, starting technique, and the enginee…
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