Drag racing

1978 film directed by Randal Kleiser

Nitromethane, sometimes shortened to simply "nitro", is an organic compound with the chemical formula . It is the simplest organic nitro compound. It is a polar liquid commonly used as a solvent in a variety of industrial applications such as in extractions, as a reaction medium, and as a cleaning solvent. As an intermediate in organic synthesis, it is used widely in the manufacture of pesticides, explosives, fibers, and coatings. Nitromethane is used as a fuel additive in various motorsports and hobbies, e.g. Top Fuel drag racing and miniature internal combustion engines in radio control, con

type of motor racing in which vehicles compete to accelerate in a straight line

Nitroethane is an organic compound having the chemical formula C2H5NO2. Similar in many regards to nitromethane, nitroethane is an oily liquid at standard temperature and pressure. Pure nitroethane is colorless and has a fruity odor.

1979 film by David Cronenberg

1983 film by Jonathan Kaplan

2011 film directed by Alex Ranarivelo

racing video game series

See also Sportbike Motorcycle Drag Racing

2003 television film directed by Duwayne Dunham