What are brackets in drag racing?

Bracket racing is a form of drag racing that allows for a handicap between predicted elapsed time of the two cars over a standard distance, typically within the three standard distances (1/8 mile, 1,000 foot, or 1/4 mile) of drag racing.

How do you do brackets in racing?

Hence the term “bracket racing.” You yourself select your own index, or “dial-in,” down to the hundredth of a second. You display that dial-in on your car, to tell race officials and your competitor what you think your car will run on the eighth- or quarter-mile, and he or she does the same. Then you line up and race.

How do you win at brackets in drag racing?

A good bracket racer can hit on or very close to their dial-in almost every time. When two cars are matched up for a race, the dial-ins are compared; the slower car is given a handicap, or a head start equal to the difference between the dial-ins. To win, you need to run closer to your dial-in than the other guy.

How much horsepower does a NHRA dragster have?

11,000-horsepower
Among the fastest-accelerating machines in the world, 11,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragsters are often referred to as the “kings of the sport,” and with good reason. They are capable of covering the dragstrip in less than 3.7 seconds at more than 330 mph.

Can you make money bracket racing?

25 There is money to be earned in drag racing In some cases, a summer’s catch can earn you anything from $20,000 to $50,000, but this means traveling extensively from circuit to circuit and winning consistently.”

When did bracket racing start?

Organized drag racing celebrates its 70th birthday on July 2, 2020. On that day in 1950 the first “official” drag race took place at an out-of-commission Army airbase in Santa Ana, California.

What is ET bracket?

What is E.T. Racing? By far the most popular form of drag racing is a handicapped form of competition known as E.T. bracket racing. In this form of racing, two vehicles of varying performance potentials can race on a potentially even basis.

How much does it cost to get into drag racing?

At the gate, you’ll pay the entry fee, which can vary, but should be around $20-30 for a typical test and tune night. You’ll receive a tech card that you are required to fill out (so having a pen is a good idea). It will ask for personal and vehicle information.