Glossary / General

drag car

15 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A drag car is a car that’s been set up to go as fast as possible in a straight line over a short distance, like a quarter mile. It usually has extra power and better tires for quick starts.

Technical Definition

A drag car is a vehicle specifically tuned for straight-line acceleration over short distances, typically 1/8 or 1/4 mile. Modifications focus on power, traction, and weight reduction.

Hear It Discussed

"You just go rip around at those. I'm going to keep digging and find that drag car."
An American at Monza, a Collection of Collections, and Wicked Snails Bring a Trailer Podcast 34:39

"We're building a drag car for your high school kids that just learned how to drive. He basically said, Well, let's focus on the building of it."
Building the Next Generation | Mr. John Begin & Landen Manley Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop 20:54

"Not for vehicles that are already in production, but for the guys got a project car or a drag car. And that was I think the idea behind the whole thing used to make an ECU to support hot rods and..."
161: Standalone vs OEM ECU: Understanding Modern Engine Control Tuned In 15:16