One such example is called "spindle stagger," or why top cars in drag racing don't have front wheels that line up exactly. Again, the principle of drag racing is very simple.

These classic models built a reputation for straight-line speed during the Golden Age of American muscle cars.

The 2023 HOT ROD Drag Week competitors are there to win, but they are also happy to put on a show! Here’s some of the week’s best wheels-up action.

Drag cars need to stop, but generally only hit the brakes at the end of a run before a long cooldown period. Special drag racing brake kits are available that shave pounds off stock parts.

The car is one of 28 drag-racing cars the 74-year-old St. Marys man owns. Lininger has owned the Fiat for eight years. What makes it special is it was built by drag-racing legends Joe and Bob ...

The videographer behind the Drag Racing and Car Stuff channel on YouTube loves to travel around - Indianapolis Raceway Park, Bradenton Motorsport Park, Atlanta Dragway, Palm Beach International ...

Drag-Racing Simulators Rely on Electric Actuators to Pop a Wheelie. March 28, 2019. Roller-screw electric rod actuators are key to simulating the thrill of muscle-car drag racing. Stephen J. Mraz.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles today introduced a car built for drag racing, billing the speedster as a product tailored for racing enthusiasts. The automaker unveiled the new Mopar Dodge Challenger ...

Richard told Truckin', "I had been racing wheelie cars since 1969, and I was looking for something new and original to do. In 1976, a bunch of us were sitting around one afternoon chewing the fat.

From the December 1978 issue of HOT ROD: Explore a range of kit cars designed for high-speed drag racing, suited for legal classes like Gas, Modified, Pro Stock, or bracket action.