Broadly speaking, drag racing vehicles of any sort rely on two key factors: power and traction. This relationship usually determines who wins — too little traction or too little power, and you end up ...

Achieving quick drag times takes more than horsepower and a stripped-down, lightweight body. The key is to put the power down effectively, as even cars with 1,000 hp may struggle to grip the surface ...

Part OneThe single most sought after goal for all racers is the pursuit of increased traction for added speed in the turns and for better forward bite. The "traction control" spoken of here is about ...

Traction-limited acceleration is a condition almost every race car driver has experienced. It is the situation where the cars ability to accelerate is limited by the available traction between the ...