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Record 1 2002-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motorized Sports
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
DEF

An acceleration race over a short, straight course (drag strip), often between specially built cars (dragsters).

OBS

The race is usually held between automobiles, especially hot rods, cars that are rebuilt or modified for high speed and fast acceleration; the length of the strip is usually ¼ of a mile.

Key term(s)
  • drag racing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports motorisés
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
DEF

Concours de vitesse sur une piste courte et droite d'environ un quart de mille entre deux voitures spécialement modifiées ou reconstruites; lorsque le feu vert s'allume, les moteurs sont en mouvement mais les bolides sont en position d'arrêt.

Spanish

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