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There are two different types of drag racing. The most popular type of drag racing is called pro racing or “go fast” racing. This is the type of drag racing that is shown on television sponsored by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). “Go fast” racing is when two cars start from a standstill point and the winner is the car who reaches the finish line first.

Another type of racing is called handicapped racing. Handicapped racing gives the slower car a head start and the potential outcome is that both cars arrive at the finish line at the same time. I am a handicapped racer. One major factor that separates the two types of drag racing is money. In the professional categories a lot of money and a lot sponsorship are used. Local handicapped racers, race just for fun and all the drivers use what they have available to them and do not need as much money.

Handicapped racing has many different categories/classes. Some of these categories/classes are: pro, super pro, motorcycle, sportsman, high school, and jr. dragster lightning and thunder. Each class has its own specifications. Electronic devices are not permitted in the pro class, where as, electronic devices are permitted in the super pro class. The motorcycle class is pretty self-explanatory. The sportsman class (also known as Street) is for street legal cars only. The high school class is for high school students only. These classes require a valid driver’s license in order to race. In some instances a special license is required from the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). Jr. dragsters are for children ages 8-18. The thunder class is for beginning drivers and the lightning class is for more advanced drivers. Jr. dragsters must also obtain a special license through NHRA.