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In drag racing, a transbrake is a mechanism that selectively places the transmission in first and reverse gears simultaneously, effectively holding the race car stationary as if the foot brake was applied. [1]

12 relations: Auto racing, Christmas tree (drag racing), Delay box, Drag racing, Electric current, Engine, Gear, Gear train, Power band, Solenoid, Throttle, Torque converter.

Auto racing

Auto racing (also known as car racing, motor racing, or automobile racing) is a motorsport involving the racing of automobiles for competition.

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Christmas tree (drag racing)

Modern drag races are started electronically by a system known as a Christmas tree.

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Delay box

"Delay Box" is a common slang term used in drag racing to describe an on-board timer which is a Transmission Brake Delay Timer.

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Drag racing

For the drag queen reality competition program, see RuPaul's Drag Race. Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which automobiles or motorcycles (usually specially prepared for the purpose) compete, usually two at a time, to be first to cross a set finish line.

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Electric current

An electric current is a flow of electric charge.

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Engine

An engine or motor is a machine designed to convert one form of energy into mechanical energy.

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Gear

A gear or cogwheel is a rotating machine part having cut like teeth, or cogs, which mesh with another toothed part to transmit torque.

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Gear train

A gear train is a mechanical system formed by mounting gears on a frame so the teeth of the gears engage.

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Power band

The power band of an internal combustion engine or electric motor is the range of operating speeds under which the engine or motor is able to operate most efficiently.

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Solenoid

A solenoid (/ˈsolə.nɔɪd/) (from the French solénoïde, derived in turn from the Greek solen ("pipe, channel") and eidos ("form, shape")) is a coil wound into a tightly packed helix.

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Throttle

A throttle is the mechanism by which fluid flow is managed by the constriction or obstruction.

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Torque converter

A torque converter is a type of fluid coupling which transfers rotating power from a prime mover, like an internal combustion engine, to a rotating driven load.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transbrake

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