Straight Line Drag

Straight Line Drag is a type of racing which is a straight shot off of multiple set of cars, usually a small ramp and then either another ramp or a long final set of cars.

History
1980s- TNT Era

With monster trucks first getting in racing, straight line drags were easy to make and easier on the trucks since no turns were involved and it made for high speed close racing. During TNT monster trucks raced in a lot of NASCAR tracks so straight line best accommodated the tracks, however due to tight quarters hitting the wall and crashes were less than rare.

1990s- PENDA

With the Truck and Tractor Power Era in the 90s, straight line drags moved to the fields and fairgrounds across the U.S. where the tracks became a bit more complex even some using dirt rollers to start, this was seen as the golden era of monster truck racing for many fans.

2000s- Present Day

Straight line drags are now most common in speedways including events like Hagerstown and Lebanon Valley although the rise of Chicago style has made this more rare.