Photos: Drag racing American muscle cars in Russia

Enthusiasts of American retro and muscle cars gather at the Russian Weekend Drags

Last updated: May 18, 2021 | 13:34

Reuters and compiled by Devadasan K P, Picture Editor

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A participant competes in the Russian Weekend Drags races. An annual ¼ mile classic drag race of American retro cars from the Mad Buckets team at the RDRC Racepark Bykovo.

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A woman looks on as she sits on a motorcycle next to the U.S. national flag during the Russian Weekend Drags races of U.S. retro and muscle cars in Bykovo.

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Staff waters the wheels of a participant's car during the Russian Weekend Drags races.

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A staff member waters the wheels of a participant's car during the Russian Weekend Drags races of U.S. retro and muscle cars, in Bykovo, outside Moscow.

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Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which automobiles or motorcycles (usually specially prepared for the purpose) compete, usually two at a time, to be first to cross a set finish line.

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A mechanic adjusts a windshield wiper.

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A participant's Chevrolet Bel Air fails to start during race.

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Participants compete in the Russian Weekend Drags races of U.S. retro and muscle cars in Bykovo outside Moscow.

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Cars are seen at a parking before the race.

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Drag racing in Russia started in 2004 in Moscow when the Russian Automotive Federation (RAF) sanctioned it as an official motorsport.

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