Recent Examples on the WebThe custom coupe was built by the legendary Eddie Paul and used in the unforgettable Thunder Road drag race at the Los Angeles River Basin. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 The Model X is goofy futuristic, the Model 3 is great fun, and the Model S can still smoke exotics in a drag race. Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 3 Sep. 2022 Some drag race fans have expressed frustration with this as Shea only collected one star prior to last week’s episode.al, 27 July 2022 Griffiths and Desiree allegedly competed in a drag race on Washington Street around 2 a.m. on June 11 that reached speeds up to 71 miles per hour and led to a crash that killed Sanchez, according to the statement. Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022 The numbers say that the EQS doesn't stand a chance in a drag race. Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 27 July 2022 Set these two up for a drag race, and the Mustang's big power and extra torque do nothing for it. Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 27 June 2022 Our encrypted threads on self-defense, peppered with drag race references. Kyle Casey Chu, Vogue, 1 July 2022 During the caution, the Team Penske driver won the drag race off pitlane and took over control of the race. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 14 May 2022 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1948, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
drag race
noun
: a contest in which drivers race vehicles at very high speeds over a short distance