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Drag racing

Type of motor racing in which vehicles compete to accelerate in a straight line

—country of origin

—first recorded

—not on the Olympic programme

2disciplines & variants

—international bodies

Drag racing is a motorsport and racing sport, part of auto racing. The sport is governed internationally by International Hot Rod Association. Wikidata lists 2 disciplines or variants under it.

Part ofAuto racing

Also classed underMotorcycle sport

TypeMotorsports, Racing sports

PractitionersMotorcycle racer, Racing automobile driver

Governing bodyInternational Hot Rod Association

Drag racing — Image: Arkland · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Disciplines and variants

Funny CarCompetition class in drag racing

Top FuelClass in NHRA drag racing