A dragstrip or dragstrip is a straight track for car or motorcycle acceleration competitions, such as drag racing.
The most common dragstrip length is a quarter mile (402 meters), but there are also one-eighth of a mile (201 meters) and 1000 feet (about 305 meters). The start is made from a position on the old line, and the outcome of the race is influenced by three main factors: the speed of the driver's reaction, the torque of the car or motorcycle and the adhesion of the wheels to the track.
There is a special area in front of the start line where drivers can warm up and clean the tires to improve traction, and behind the finish line at the end of the track there is an additional braking area. Also at the start line there is a traffic light giving a signal to start. From the braking zone, parallel to the main straight, there are backtracks to return the riders to the pit zone.
As with any other form of motorsport, racing technology is subject to many safety requirements drawn up by the current governing body. Many rules do not apply until the vehicle has exceeded a certain threshold for travel time, such as 10.99 seconds. This makes it possible to compete among those who like speed on ordinary road cars or motorcycles and those who cannot afford expensive racing equipment that meets all the requirements.
