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Drag Racing Tips Scoreboard
Around the finish-line area are the scoreboards, where those on the starting line and in the stands will see the elapsed time and speed you just ran. If you look on the left side of the photo, you see the return road. The return road is an access road that runs parallel to the track and allows you to drive alongside of it to the time-card booth, where you will pick up your timeslip.

Drag Racing Tips Battery Hold Down
It's a good idea to perform regular maintenance and check-up work before you go to the track. A proper battery hold-down is a must for safety.

Drag Racing Tips Checking The Hoses
While you're at home, don't forget to check all of the underhood hoses and lines to make sure there are no cracks in them that could cause a leak. Now would also be a good time to check the fluid levels on the car and perform other light maintenance, such as putting in new spark plugs.
Drag Racing Tips NHRA Rule Book
It's a good idea to pick up a rule book from sanc-tioning bodies such as the NHRA, the IHRA, the NMRA, or the FFW before you go. Thumbing through it will help you know what you need to have on your car before you go to the track, and what class your Mustang or Ford will fit into.
Drag Racing Tips John Nobile
Drag racing is an affordable and safe way to show off the power of your ride. Who knows, maybe one day you'll wheel a Pro car like John Nobile's.

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