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Jr. Dragsters are half-scale dragsters powered by five-horsepower Briggs & Stratton engines that produce speeds up to 85 mph.

Drivers compete on an eighth-mile track.

Drivers age 8–9 may run as quick as 12.90 seconds (about 45 mph) on the eighth-mile.

Drivers 13–17 may run as quick as 7.90 seconds.

About 130 tracks in North America have programs.

A basic Jr. Dragster costs about $3,000. The helmet, clothing and other equipment are additional.

The average age of a Jr. drag racer is 12 years old.

The states with the most competitors are California, Texas and Florida.