Profit Opportunities at the Drag Strip
Building a standard drag racing track and strip costs between 1 million and 4 million dollars. The strip itself is typically a quarter mile (1,320 feet) long. Additional shutdown area extends the total length.
Effective ways for private owners to profit include hosting NHRA events and test-n-tune nights. Major events bring spectators and sponsors. Test nights provide steady fees. However, big events also require more staff, marketing, insurance and supplies. As a new track, meeting safety standards helps lower premiums.
Drag Racing Track Features and Competitions
Laguna Seca attracts many clubs and series. Most NHRA classes compete on the quarter mile. The burnout area before the starting line lets cars spin tires to heat them up. Tree lights signal the start. Racers try launching perfectly to best their dial-in time.
Drag Racing Technology and Performance
Top Fuel dragsters approach 330 mph with nitromethane-burning, supercharged 500 cubic inch Hemi engines. Many tracks spray PJ1 TrackBite resin to stick tires on launch.