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Modern drag races are started electronically by a system known as a Christmas tree. A common Christmas tree consists of a column of seven lights for each driver or lane. Each side of the column of lights is the same.
The Christmas Tree is the NHRA's electronic starting device that uses calibrated LED lights that produce a visual countdown for each pro driver in a pairing. The NHRA tree uses blue,...
Are you bringing a new fan to the races? The NHRA 101 video series presented by National Dragster explains the rules, drag racing terms and what to expect at...
Any drag racing history buff worth his or her Wynn's Winder decal probably knows that the Tree made its official NHRA debut at the 1963 Nationals in Indy, where Don Garlits famously...
RB Racing's drag racing christmas simulator allows you to test your reaction times X-Mas Tree Practice:Test Your Reaction Time Nitro Fumes, Bad Ass Dude in Right Lane.
Have you ever notice when you attend street legal drag racing events, the “Christmas tree” which is the staging light reacts differently from the NHRA Pro drag racing events? There are two different types of sequence for the Christmas Tree.
Have you ever noticed when you attend street legal drag racing events, the “Christmas tree” which is the staging light reacts different from the NHRA Pro drag racing events? You are correct, in drag racing there are two different types of sequence for the Christmas Tree.
In drag racing there are 2 different ways that the starter can set the Christmas tree. One is called a ‘sportsman’ tree, and the other is called a ‘pro’ tree. The way the sportsman tree works is when the starter hits the button, it activates 3 separate ambers prior to the green light.
Whether you are drag racing a turbo, a nitro powered fueler, or a stock machine you have to maximize your starting line technique. The Christmas Tree pre-stage lights are connected to an infrared beam about two inches off the ground and about six to eight inches from the starting line.
David Freiburger discovered that Jethro Bovingdon didn't know how a drag racing Christmas tree worked. He breaks down the finer points of drag racing with a ...