A brief outline of the history of Motorbike Drag Racing
What is Motorbike Drag Racing?
Going for a straight dash of more than 1/4 of a mile from any going starting point in the shortest time gap is Drag Racing. What has become a new and intriguing form of racing in the United States has become a massive rage.
How did it start?
Although it is not as old as it may seem, drag racing has emerged from the initial illegal racing matches post the 1940s.
There is supposed to be a reason behind that 1/4-mile distance that Motorbike Drag Racing follows. Apparently, this distance is easily measured across a single stretch of rural road. Another reason for this particular distance is that anything longer could be dangerous. Even the worn out cars are able to reach the 100 mph milestone in this quarter of a distance.
No one would have missed the picture-perfect scenes of two bikes standing parallel to each other with a plummet in the distance. Some popular novels also revolved around motorbike drag racing such as “Hot Rod.” This novel popularized the concept of ‘hot rodding’ and converted it into a phenomenon.
What is the status today?
Today, drag racing is not as popular with young students as it was for that generation. The bikers these days are fond of bigger and better machines. This way, drag biking is closer to being a mechanical form of racing than a driver’s form.
Drag bike racing is definitely a lot about bikes now than the skill of the driver. So don’t go by what you see in “Rebel Without a Cause.” That won’t give you the right explanation. Drag biking is about amazing machines that know how to behave in environments ranging from muddy to slushy.Drag racing also has some boundaries now, which helps to keep the users safe. Using equipment such as fiberglass bodies, roll cages, and fire suppression are mandatory.
Drag racing also has some boundaries now, which helps to keep the users safe. Using equipment such as fiberglass bodies, roll cages, and fire suppression are mandatory.
