Abstract: The vehicle drag racing simulation system includes a drag racing simulation area typically for a plurality of vehicles, such as a flatbed of a truck. A restraining assembly is provided for rigidly securing the vehicles to the platform in a generally upright position. A rotatable drive wheel support member is also provided in each drag racing simulation area, having an outer face for rotatably engaging the drive wheels of the vehicles. The rotatable drive wheel support member is operatively engaged with an eddy current braking device allowing the application of a braking torque for simulating drag racing inertial, aerodynamic, and frictional forces. A brake torque sensor and control unit are provided for feedback control of the application of braking torque applied by the eddy current braking device based upon desired brake torque and actual brake torque applied.

Abstract: The vehicle drag racing simulation system includes a restraining assembly that allows for realistic, simulation of racing of vehicles, such as motorcycles, that allows for limited freedom of movement of the vehicles while remaining generally stationary within a racing simulation area, allowing yaw, pitch and roll movement, as well as movement vertically and horizontally, forward and backward, and side-to-side, so that skill is also involved in riding or driving the vehicles even though they are stationary. A rotatable drive wheel support member is also provided for rotatably engaging the drive wheels of the vehicles. A monitor is provided for monitoring the progress of the simulated drag racing, and a control unit is provided for controlling the monitor and the drag racing simulation. Brakes can also be provided for stopping the competition. The racing platform includes a burnout area at the rear of the racing platform, with flaps that can be raised for restraining the vehicles during a burnout period.