Traditionally, a drag strip is 1,320 feet, which equals a quarter-mile. ... (One mile equals 5,280 feet.) Many classes in NHRA drag racing—actually, all but the Top Fuel and Funny Car classes—still compete on a quarter-mile course.

What is the fastest 1/4 mile in the world?

If you are unfamiliar with his name, he is still the man who holds the record for the fastest quarter-mile run in history with 3.58 seconds, registered in 1984 at the Santa Pod Raceway.

Does Pro Stock still run 1 4 mile?

Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson and Steve Johnson in Pro Stock Motorcycle head their classes. Both of those events continue to be run at a quarter-mile.