drag race

noun
1.
a race between two or more automobiles starting from a standstill, the winner being the car that can accelerate the fastest.
Also called drag.
Origin
1940-45
Related forms
drag racer, noun
drag racing, noun
Examples from the web for drag race
  • Millions of teens will see this movie and never join in a drag race.
  • The track also hosts other events that feature local and regional drivers in stock car and drag race events.
  • Heath claimed he was under the impression there would be a drag race.
  • He can get drunk in a drag race or dancing without ever getting near alcohol.
  • It's impossible to spin the tires for a dry pavement drag race start with so much traction from the all-wheel-drive.
British Dictionary definitions for drag race

drag race

noun
1.
a type of motor race in which specially built or modified cars or motorcycles are timed over a measured course
Derived Forms
drag racer, noun
drag racing, noun
Slang definitions & phrases for drag race

drag race

noun phrase

A speed competition between or among cars, esp vehicles with very powerful engines and very elongated, skeletal bodies (1950s+ Hot rodders)