Publisher's Synopsis
How A Dragster Works
From 0 to 300 mph - Inside the World's Fastest Accelerating Racing Machines Buckle up. Grip tight. You're about to enter the cockpit of the most explosive racing machines on Earth. From the second the light turns green to the instant 10,000 horsepower roars down the strip, drag racing becomes more than just speed-it becomes survival. How a Dragster Works takes you deep into the hidden world of these mechanical beasts that defy gravity, break records, and burn rubber with the fury of a rocket ship launched from the pavement. Have you ever wondered how a machine goes from 0 to 300 mph in under four seconds? Why the ground quakes when Top Fuel dragsters ignite? Or how precision engineering, human reflexes, and raw horsepower fuse together in one breathtaking, deafening moment? This isn't just a book. It's a full-throttle ride through the heart of the world's fastest accelerating machines-meticulously built, ruthlessly tuned, and dangerously fast.