Top Fuel cars have large rear wheels and small front wheels. Discover the history, design, and features of these exceptionally fast vehicles in Dragsters, part of the Let’s Ride series.
Glossary airfoil—a winglike feature attached to a dragster drag race—a race in which two cars begin at a standstill and drive in a straight line at high speeds for a short distance drag strip—the short, ... Torque: The World's Fastest .
Looks at dragsters, examining how they work, the parts they have, how they are raced, and some of their history.
Rivals Don “The Snake” Prudhomme and Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen always promised fans exciting races. In 1966, “Dyno Don” Nicholson introduced the flip-top funny car to drag racing. It had a tube frame under the body of a 1966 Comet.
This title introduces readers to the defining characteristics, history, mechanics, and uses of dragsters. The title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photographs, and a glossary.
This title introduces readers to the defining characteristics, history, mechanics, and uses of dragsters. The title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photographs, and a glossary.
Some dragsters can move at speeds over 300 miles per hour! These race cars race one-on-one on straight tracks. Students will discover the history of dragsters, the technology behind their high speeds, and how dragsters compete today.
A dragster can finish a race by the time you finish reading this sentence.