Drag racing events are a treat of fans allowing them to see more than 200 classes of vehicles in 15 categories, or eliminators. Classes are defined based on the type of vehicle, vehicle weight, engine size, allowable modifications, and aerodynamics.
There are different classes: Top Fuel, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Funny Car, Top Alcohol, Top Alcohol Dragster, Super Gas, and others.
Top Fuel
These are counted among the fastest machines in the world with 11,000-horsepower, which also crowns it as the “kings of the sport.” Their power can simply be realized with the fact that they can cover the dragstrip in less than 3.7 seconds, at the speed of 330 mph. The power which comes from the supercharged and fuel-injected version of Chrysler Hemi engine which also caused it to burn up to 15 gallons of fuel during a single run. Made for speed and power, Top Fuel dragsters are built of chromoly steel tubing along with carbon-fiber composite. Race-ready trims are 25 feet long and weigh 2330 pounds.
Top Fuel is really a superb thing for dragster, but Junior Dragster is equally interesting. It is the scale down version of Top Fuel and delivers great power and performance for drag racing. As there’s a mention of Junior Dragster, it would be good to elaborate on Junior Dragster Program as well.
Junior Dragster Program
The Junior Dragster Program is meant for racers aged 7 to 17. The program is a thrilling opportunity for them to race against their peers in the replicas of the cars that pros drive. That being said, the power and thrill remain the same.
The race is slightly different because the junior racers compete at local track level, at selected divisional events, and also at the Summit Team Finals. Junior-only Team Finals events are also for these racers.
Junior Dragster also requires licensing at four levels, offering a great beginning for competitors to learn the fundamentals of drag racing. Family fun comes complementary.
Other Dragster Racing Cars
Funny Car
A competitor to Top Fuel, it can run in the 3.8-second range, and also capable of speed in excess of 330 mph. Also, it uses the same engine and fuel as Top Fuel.
Top Alcohol Dragster
Looks similar to Top Fueler, but carry significant differences. They use a supercharged methanol-burning engine.
There are several cars meant for Drag racing and these Dragsters have been keeping the racers on the edge with their power and performance.