drag strip
noun
: the site of a drag race
specifically
: a strip of pavement with a racing area at least ¹/₄ mile long
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These numbers assume the Demon is at a drag strip with a prepped surface cable of providing sufficient traction.
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Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Whether it’s done on a runway, a closed road, or a drag strip, achieving the 200 mph milestone, if done methodically and correctly, can ultimately be a means to accelerate personal growth.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2025
Instead, the Sportatorium and the adjacent drag strip will become a 1,257-home subdivision, Lakes of Western Pines.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Halfway up the drag strip, the rear stepped out almost resulting in a crash but luckily, Hartford's skill prevented this.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Whether it’s done on a runway, a closed road, or a drag strip, achieving the 200 mph milestone, if done methodically and correctly, can ultimately be a means to accelerate personal growth.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2025
Instead, the Sportatorium and the adjacent drag strip will become a 1,257-home subdivision, Lakes of Western Pines.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Halfway up the drag strip, the rear stepped out almost resulting in a crash but luckily, Hartford's skill prevented this.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Drag strip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drag%20strip. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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