Going to the Drags by Brenda Sparkman

The first clue I had we were going to the drags that Saturday,
Was when we got off of the freeway heading just one way.
Pomona N.H.R.A Drag Racing Finals was all the sign said,
I couldn’t believe what my eyes had just read.

All of the drag racing terminology I would need to learn,
Staging lane, qualifying, pre-stage, and doing a burn.
Red lighting, deep stage, heads up, speed trap and E.T.
My head was filled with racing terms so completely new to me.

N.H.R.A drag racing is really an all day affair,
You need to come early, stay late but make sure you prepare.
Bring along a hat, sunglasses, and a blanket for the stands,
So you can try later to maybe warm your body or your hands.

Fans can get a pit pass before the eliminations are to begin,
Watching everyone tuning up their cars hoping today they would win.
We were able to see all of the cars, mechanics and drivers,
You couldn’t help but wonder who would be among the survivors.

Back to the stands and wait patiently for the qualifying to start,
Cheering for the race car or driver we liked most with all of our heart.
Drag cars slowly moving up to the staging area what a sight,
Cars jumping from pure power enough for any drag racing fans delight.

Cars were motioned up to “stage” right before the Christmas tree,
Who was the best car and driver, well we would all soon see.
Every race driver there, their eyes fixed, waiting for the green light,
They had just a quarter of a mile down the track to get it all right.

At the end of the day everyone knew who was the best,
Who had taken first place and with stood the final test.
These awesome drag race drivers and cars would be back again,
Visit any Friday or Saturday so you too can see who will win.

Midi Playing: "409" by the Beach Boys

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