Drag Time Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Drag Time is:

\[ DT = \frac{D}{V \sqrt{\frac{2}{A}}} \]

Where:

\(DT\) is the Drag Time (seconds)
\(D\) is the distance covered (meters)
\(V\) is the vehicle's speed (meters/second)
\(A\) is the vehicle's acceleration (meters/second²)

What is Drag Time?

Drag Time is a term used in the field of motorsports, specifically in drag racing, to refer to the time it takes for a vehicle to complete a specific distance, usually a quarter-mile, from a standing start. It is a measure of the vehicle's acceleration and speed, and is used to compare the performance of different vehicles. The lower the drag time, the faster the vehicle.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Distance Covered (D) = 400 meters
Vehicle's Speed (V) = 30 meters/second
Vehicle's Acceleration (A) = 9.8 meters/second²

Using the formula:

\[ DT = \frac{400}{30 \sqrt{\frac{2}{9.8}}} \approx 29.5 \, \text{seconds} \]

The Drag Time is approximately 29.5 seconds.