Drag racing is a discipline of motorcycle sports , which has become immensely popular as an adventure sport . Drag racing using motorcycles is also known as motorcycle drag racing . The sport has gained much popularity among the motorcycle riders across the world. Drag racing is also known as sprints.
In drag racing , two riders compete with each other over a fixed distance. Drag races are held on various distances. However, 400 meters or one-fourth mile is the most popular distance for drag races. The aim of drag racing is to choose the motorcycle, which is more powerful and light. Drag racing emerged as a popular adventure activity during the twenty first century. In drag racing , two riders drive their motorcycles along a straight line marked on the ground. This line is known as dragstrip . At the beginning of the dragstrip, a signal is placed. When the signal is given, riders drive their vehicles across the strip to the finishing line. At the finishing point, the speeds of the motorcycles and the time taken by two riders are recorded. The rider reaching the finishing line first is declared the winner.
Motorcycle drag racings are held at various classes. In each class, motorcycles with certain capacity are allowed to participate. The most popular class of motorcycle drag racing is called Pro Stock Motorcycle . The other popular drag racing class is Top Fuel Bikes . The National Hot Rod Association or the NHRA and The International Hot Rod Association or the IHRA are the governing bodies of drag racing all over the world.
Various gears used by the riders of motorcycle during drag racing are helmet, specialized outfit, gloves and padding. Riders should take all possible precautionary measure for minimizing the chance of accident during the event.
