Meaning of the word "drag racing" in English

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drag racing

US /ˈdræɡ ˌreɪ.sɪŋ/
UK /ˈdræɡ ˌreɪ.sɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

a form of motor racing in which two vehicles (typically cars or motorcycles) compete to be the first to cross a set finish line, starting from a standstill over a straight, measured distance, most commonly a quarter-mile (402 m) or an eighth-mile (201 m)

Example:
He spends his weekends at the local track, watching drag racing.
The roar of the engines during drag racing is incredible.
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