My Racing Timeline by Thomas Fawcett https://padlet.com/tfawcett2/z1pnownoi0bac8qu Research one of the types of racing, race cars, tracks, engines, tires, ect... en-us 2020-04-30 18:36:08 UTC 2025-11-19 03:49:49 UTC hello@padlet.com Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which automobiles or motorcycles (usually specially prepared for the purpose) compete, usually two at a time, to be first to cross a set finish line. The race follows a short, straight course from a standing start over a measured distance, most commonly 1⁄4 mi (1,320 ft; 402 m), with a shorter (1,000 ft (305 m)) distance becoming increasingly popular, as it has become the standard for Top Fuel dragsters and funny cars, where some major bracket races and other sanctioning bodies have adopted it as the standard. The 1⁄8 mi (660 ft; 201 m) is also popular in some circles. Electronic timing and speed sensing systems have been used to record race results since the 1960's. The history of automobiles and motorcycles being used for drag racing is nearly as long as the history of motorized vehicles themselves, and has taken the form of both illegal street racing, and as an organized and regulated motor sport. tfawcett2 https://padlet.com/tfawcett2/z1pnownoi0bac8qu/wish/542918390 2020-04-30 19:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tfawcett2/z1pnownoi0bac8qu/wish/542918390 tfawcett2 https://padlet.com/tfawcett2/z1pnownoi0bac8qu/wish/542949292 The cars in the 40's were very heavy. Racers started to remove fenders to lighten them up. More used the flat head engines of the time. Another thing was multiple carburetors and opened the exhaust to lower back pressure. ]]> 2020-04-30 19:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tfawcett2/z1pnownoi0bac8qu/wish/542949292 Racing in the 50's tfawcett2 https://padlet.com/tfawcett2/z1pnownoi0bac8qu/wish/542966119 As you can see most of the car was eliminated. Very few safety items were used. The engines were upgraded to overhead valves and check out the exhaust! ]]> 2020-04-30 20:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tfawcett2/z1pnownoi0bac8qu/wish/542966119 In the 60's tfawcett2 https://padlet.com/tfawcett2/z1pnownoi0bac8qu/wish/542975454 The cars are specially built to lighten them up and GIANT v-8 engines with superchargers. Now with all this power traction is becoming a big problem. Watch'em smoke the tires all the way to the end! ]]> 2020-04-30 20:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tfawcett2/z1pnownoi0bac8qu/wish/542975454 The 70's with big sponsors tfawcett2 https://padlet.com/tfawcett2/z1pnownoi0bac8qu/wish/542990786 Drag strips started showing up in many places as drag racing developed tons of fans. Safety was upgraded when drivers of top fuel and funny cars needed a licence. NHRA National Hot Rod Association specified different classes for engine types, weight and safety concessions made drag racing a bit safer. ]]> 2020-04-30 20:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tfawcett2/z1pnownoi0bac8qu/wish/542990786 1980's, First Lady of Drag Racing and Funny cars go to mid engine design! tfawcett2 https://padlet.com/tfawcett2/z1pnownoi0bac8qu/wish/544666416
  • In 1982, Big Daddy Don Garlits' friend, nemesis, and match race partner, Shirley Muldowney, had become the first to win three NHRA national Top Fuel championships. 
  • By 1986, Garlits had also become a three-time NHRA national champion, along the way repeating his 1984 win at the U.S. Nationals in 1985 and 1986 to become the event's only three-straight winner. 
  • En route to winning the 1986 Winston Top Fuel title, he was the first to 270 mph, 
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