Glossary / General

drag car

18 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

"don nicholson is bringing his uncle's dino don the mustang two that was uh a drag car 76 [3014.6s] 76 yes yeah the unloved mustang ears but that hey it is what it is"
Gordon McCall, creator of the Quail event, talks about all things Monterey Car Week. CarCast 50:05

"you don't have all the drama that goes with like a perfect launch on a dribble drive drag car."
Episode 458: 2026 Lotus Eletre, 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Unnamed Automotive Podcast 20:38