There is usually a large, protruding object on the back of a drag car that is used to generate more power. This object can be anything from a large fan to an engine block.
Rear steer is a system that uses the car’s rear suspension to move the car towards the inside of the track. This system is used to help the car make more power down the straights and to help it corner better.
There are a few ways to back a half truck. One way is to use the tailgate as a ramp and drive your car up onto the trailer hitch. Another way is to remove the rear bumper, use the space underneath it to drive your car up onto the trailer hitch, and then reinstall the bumper.
There is no switch on the back of a drag car. The switch is on the dash in front of the driver.
The average funny car can reach speeds in the low 220 mph range.
Spoiler warnings do not reduce drag.
You need to tie the front and rear ends of the car together using a rope or chain.
Roll steer is caused by the front wheels turning in a different direction than the rear wheels.
There are a few ways to install a rear steer. One way is to use a hydraulic jack and lift the vehicle up from the rear. Another way is to use a lift kit and install the brackets yourself.
Drag racers bump in to maintain their position in the pack. When a racer is close to the front of the pack, they need to be aggressive with their driving in order to stay ahead of the other cars. If they slow down or stop, they will fall back and potentially lose a spot in the pack.