What are some race car terms?

What are some race car terms?

These Popular Auto Racing Terms Will Fuel Up Your Vocabulary

• frontrunner. See definition.
• horsepower. See definition.
• pit stop. See definition.
• checkered flag. See definition.
• raise a red flag. See definition.
• grand prix. See definition.
• rev. See definition.
• nerf. See definition.

What are racing terms?

What are some Nascar terms?

Car Condition Terms:

• The following terms describe how a car is handling on a track.
• Flat Out – Adjective.
• Loose – Adjective.
• Tight – Adjective.
• When a car travels at the speeds NASCAR racers run at, the resistance of the air itself becomes a factor in how the car works.
• Bump Drafting – Verb.
• Clean Air – Noun.

What is P1 P2 P3 p4 in F1?

P1, P2, or P3 – referes to the practice sessions before a race. Also refers to the position achieved during qualifying.

What is flying lap?

A flying lap – sometimes referred to as a ‘hot lap’ or ‘timed lap’ is a lap of the circuit in which the driver does a complete circuit of the track in free practice or qualifying.

What does DA mean in racing?

Density Altitude (often DA) (drag racing) which often refers to the quality of air.

What does B mean in horse racing?

BD, also written as B, means that a horse fell during the course of a race due to a collision with another horse.

What does dirty air mean in Nascar?

Dirty air: Aerodynamic term for the turbulent air currents caused by fast-moving cars that can cause a particular car to lose control or find difficulty in passing. The more downforce, the more grip a car has. But more downforce also means more drag, which can rob a race car of speed.

What is bump drafting in Nascar?

That’s a bump draft. Executed correctly, a bump draft nudges the front car forward, which means you get pulled along in its wake. The whole line of cars behind you could gets pulled along as well. And the front car usually has to slow down in response to the bump.

What does FP2 mean in F1?

Since 2006, three free practice sessions (often abbreviated to FP1, FP2, and FP3) are held before the race. The first is held on Friday morning and the second on Friday afternoon, while the third session is on Saturday morning.

What is a shunt in F1?

Shunt — F1 terminology for an accident or crash (“wreck” in American NASCAR parlance) involving one or more cars.

Why is it called Formula 1?

The ‘Formula’ part of the name refers to the set of rules that racers and racing teams must comply, the ‘One’ part represents the fact that is the top racing category in the FIA, comprissing the fastest and most advanced cars.

Which is an alternative term for motor racing?

Alternative term for motorsport, largely American in nature, although referring specifically to circuit/oval racing for cars and excluding sports such as motorcycling racing, rallying and drifting. North American hot rod slang for a AA/FA (“double A” Fuel Altered) drag racer

What does the term progression in stock car racing mean?

Refers to the progression of a stock car drivers training or career through three specific series, A-ARCA, B-Busch, and C- (Nextel) Cup. Awards given to drivers or team owners who participate consistently in a series. The act of or effects from friction or stress between two surfaces. Anti-Lock Braking System.

What does it mean to be disqualified in stock car racing?

Grounds for disqualification if opponent does not commit a foul start or cross boundary lines; also known as Bustout. A move with origins in stock car racing, where a trailing car intentionally bumps the car in front in an attempt to pass.

What does drag racing stand for in motorsport?

(drag racing) refers to the nitrous system, also the jug. When the bottom of the chassis hits the track. A mostly-European term used to by people on the pit wall to tell a driver to come into the pitlane for a pitstop. “Box this lap!”