Head to any drag strip in America, and you'll hear all about a "Christmas tree" — but it's not quite what you'd expect. ... See, drag racing’s origins are almost inherently illegal.

In the drag racing world, a Christmas tree is the post at the start line that sequentially lights up a set of yellow lights followed shortly after by a green light to tell the drivers to go, the li… ...

Drag racing's electronic starting device, also called the Christmas Tree, use calibrated LED lights to produce a visual countdown. By Susan Wade Published: Feb 05, 2021 1:21 PM EST Save Article ...

When Was the Starting Line Christmas Tree First Used in Drag Racing? HOT ROD photographer Bob D’Olivo was at the 1963 NHRA Nationals, the first race that utilized a countdown starting system.

The drag racing Christmas tree has undergone a variety of overhauls over the years. Some lights have been removed, the delay between lights has been changed, and better automation has helped keep ...