After the long, smokey burn out, they roll up to the line, each careful not to stage their car too soon. Psychologically playing with each other, each trying to get the mental advantage. ... The starter activates the lights and the green light illuminates, both cars launching off the line, the front end of each car rising into the air. ... At roughly the eighth mile mark though, the veterans rear tires begin to spin, the soft rubber slicks unable to gain the traction needed to continue on a winning run. ... No matter what you do, with a little luck and determination, you will also be able to ...

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They compete, most of the time, two vehicles against each other. ... It is a straight course which measures a common distance of ¼ of a mile. ... This type of racing allows a wider variety of course to race against each other; whereas traditional drag racing separates cars and other vehicles in a wide variety of classes based on weight and power. ... Disqualification is invalid only when an opponent commits a more serious violation such as; crossing the track boundary line, timing block, or touching the barrier. ... The top of the tree holds 2 sets of double yellow bulbs for each lane. ...

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• Grade Level: High School