| Drag racing, a contest between two cars beginning | | | | getting the best launch possible from the |
| from a complete stop over a | | | | car.Improvements on the time it takes for the car to |
| distance of a 1/4 mile (1,320 feet) depends heavily on | | | | travel the first 60 feet down the |
| first 60 feet of the race, or | | | | track have significant implications on the final ET |
| the launch. The technique used for launching varies | | | | (estimated time). As a general |
| greatly depending on the how | | | | rule, improvements in the 60 foot time, are magnified |
| the car is equipped. The type of transmission, which | | | | by 2x on your final ET. For |
| wheels are being driven, tires, | | | | example, a Dodge Viper GTS that runs a 12.2 @ 120 |
| power, suspension and track preparation all play key | | | | MPH in the 1/4 mile with a 60 |
| roles in how to go about | | | | foot time of 2. |