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reaction time

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Too Afraid to Ask

Reaction time is how fast the driver launches once the start signal happens. In drag racing, a quicker reaction can be the difference between winning and losing.

Technical Definition

Reaction time in drag racing is how quickly a driver responds at the start after the lights indicate the run is beginning. It’s a key performance metric because even small differences can decide who wins when elapsed times are close.

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