At an NHRA national event, the Christmas Tree, which was first used in April 2011, from the top down, consists of a blue LED light set (top and bottom halves), then three amber bulbs, then a green bulb and a red bulb. [1]

NHRA Drag Race Sportsman & Pro Tree Simulator for web browsers touch devices. Practice your launch reaction time and go for the hole shot!

Feb 5, 2021 · The Christmas Tree is the NHRA's electronic starting device that uses calibrated LED lights that produce a visual countdown for each pro driver in a pairing. The NHRA tree uses blue, amber...

Each race is started by an electronic device commonly called a Christmas Tree. On each side of the Tree are six lights: a circle of small blue lights at the top — the top half for pre-staging...

The first NHRA Tree (initially known as the Countdown Starter) was designed by then Division 1 Director Lou Bond, and hyped in pre-Indy issues of National DRAGSTER: "Foolproof in design, the...

Jul 25, 2008 · Have you ever notice when you attend street legal drag racing events, the “Christmas tree” which is the staging light reacts differently from the NHRA Pro drag racing events? There are two different types of sequence for the Christmas Tree.

Mar 15, 2025 · At the heart of every race is the NHRA Christmas Tree, the set of lights that signals drivers when to launch. Understanding how the tree works, the difference between sportsman and pro trees, and how to improve your reaction time is crucial for any racer looking to gain a competitive edge.

Aug 23, 2018 · Have you ever noticed when you attend street legal drag racing events, the “Christmas tree” which is the staging light reacts different from the NHRA Pro drag racing events? You are correct, in drag racing there are two different types of sequence for the Christmas Tree.

Whether you are drag racing a turbo, a nitro powered fueler, or a stock machine you have to maximize your starting line technique.

Apr 22, 2021 · NHRA will unveil a new fan-friendly version of the famed Christmas Tree starting system at the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.