| 摘要 |
A real-size simulated drag strip ride is presented which recreates the physical and visual sensations of a drag race. A pair of real-size dragsters (14) are located along specified and controlled parallel linear tracks (9, 11). The rider is positioned inside the driver's compartment (18), with a fu ll safety harness securing him in place in an adjustable seat. The invention includes audio sounds simulating a drag strip race, as well as simulated smo ke from the "burn out" portion of the race preparation. Once the simulated ligh t tower (3) signals that the dragster is set to race, each driver of two, side - by-side vehicles may push the acceleration pedal (25) to accelerate the vehicle through an initial acceleration zone. The dragsters (14) are propell ed by use of a pneumatically powered piston attached to a cable located out of sight underneath the vehicle. The race is finished when the cars (14) pass t he finish line. Speeds and the winner are displayed on the starting line tower(3). The cars are then returned to the loading and unloading area of th e next riders.
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