How Do You Become A Drag Racer?
Drag racing can be done as a hobby or as a profession. You can drag race as an individual or with a team and go to single drag race competitions or drag race on a specific circuit around the country. Drag racing takes skill, experience and practice to become good at it and win races. Practice driving and launching. No matter what type of car you drive or how much power it has, you need to know how to launch from the starting line. Begin with the car in drive, or in first gear. Put your left foot on the brake and hold it down so that the car stays put. Place your right foot on the gas pedal, applying just enough pressure to rev the engine. A tachometer is needed so you can see at what numbers your car is revving. Hold the engine so it is revving less than halfway. To take off, press the gas down completely and let your foot off the brake at the same time. Practice this until you are able to take off without the car sitting still and burning out, which would cost time at the track. Get a
