Faster than F1: The extreme motorsport where women keep winning
Summary
Top Fuel drag racing is an extremely fast motorsport where cars speed up from zero to over 300 mph in just a few seconds. Women have been very successful in this sport, often winning major championships, which is rare in other forms of motorsport.Key Facts
- Top Fuel drag racing cars reach speeds above 300 mph (483 km/h) in about four seconds.
- Drivers experience more g-force than astronauts do during space launches.
- Women have won seven of the last nine European Top Fuel drag racing championships.
- Female driver Brittany Force once held the world record for speed in this sport.
- Women make up about 20% of drivers in US and European Top Fuel seasons, higher than in most motorsports.
- Top Fuel races happen on a straight 1,000-foot (305-meter) track and usually involve two cars racing head-to-head.
- Cars use nitromethane fuel, which helps achieve extreme speeds but requires strong safety measures, including parachutes to slow down.
- Drivers need quick reflexes, strong physical endurance, and precise control to compete safely and successfully.
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