Parachutes are an integral component in the realm of drag racing, serving as a vital mechanism for decelerating high-speed vehicles. Their role is not only pivotal in ensuring the safety of drivers ...

A Christchurch drag racer died after losing control at almost 250km/h and crashing into a concrete wall at Ruapuna Raceway, but the car's parachute and harness may have contributed to his death.

PERRYSBURG ­– On Tuesday, Woodland Elementary Schools’ fourth grade class capped a unit on force of drag with a parachute ...