Broadly speaking, drag racing vehicles of any sort rely on two key factors: power and traction. This relationship usually determines who wins — too little traction or too little power, and you end up ...

In the high-stakes world of drag racing, the choice of tires can make or break a race. Drag slicks, with their specialized design, offer unique advantages that set them apart from normal tires. These ...

Part OneThe single most sought after goal for all racers is the pursuit of increased traction for added speed in the turns and for better forward bite. The "traction control" spoken of here is about ...

Armed with a powerful twin-turbocharged flat-6 engine and all-wheel drive, the Porsche 911 Turbo is one of the quickest point A to B cars on the planet. Unfortunately for one driver in the Netherlands ...

Achieving quick drag times takes more than horsepower and a stripped-down, lightweight body. The key is to put the power down effectively, as even cars with 1,000 hp may struggle to grip the surface ...

Part OneThe single most sought after goal for all racers is the pursuit of increased traction for added speed in the turns and for better forward bite. The "traction control" spoken of here is about ...