If you find yourself at an American drag strip, you’re bound to hear mention of a “Christmas tree” — even if it’s the middle of summer. So what is everyone talking about? Here in the US ...

See All 6 Photos One racer who didn't love the Christmas Tree at first ... Tales from the Drag Strip. During this first use of the Tree, the racers were guided into place at the starting line ...

Lions Drag Strip was opened in October of 1955 ... Like replacing the flag-waving starter with the now-standard "Christmas Tree" starting light system. That original tree had only three lights ...

(FOX5) - Retired Christmas displays from the Las Vegas Strip have been restored and revived for the public to see in larger-than-life creations, thanks to the team from the Drag Brunch Show at ...

as he took it to the drag strip with a Santa Claus inflatable doll strapped to the passenger seat, as well as festive lights, a full-size Christmas tree, and even a set of those red-nose-and ...

GRAND PRAIRIE (CBSDFW.COM) - One person is dead after a crash at a Grand Prairie drag strip ... We have what's called a Christmas tree at the starting line," he said. "The track is glued down ...

Before I could really process what I was about to do, the Christmas tree flashed down toward ... pickup launch down the same strip as purpose-built drag cars and mint-condition classics.

The fifth annual Cleetus McFarland Christmas Tree Race at Bradenton Motorsports Park continues to be one of the best drag racing events of the year. This year marked the fifth annual running of ...

Belt sanders, tethered to long extension cords, race side by side. A drag strip “Christmas tree” triggers the start of a race and finishes are timed and displayed electronically. For the ...