Motorsport terminology
22 entries in the Motorsport Terminology compendium.
Glossary of motorcycling termsA glossary of motorcycling terms from club culture to riding slang.Glossary of motorsport termsA reference compendium of motorsport terminology.Avoidable contactA racing rule penalizing preventable collisions between vehicles.Balance of performanceRegulation ensuring parity among competing racing vehicles.Bargeboard (aerodynamics)Aerodynamic flow conditioners on open-wheel racing cars.Brake balanceBrake balance controls braking force distribution between front and rear tires.Brake checkA deliberate braking maneuver to provoke a rear-end collision, distinct from contested incBurt strutStandardized timing plate for precision sprint and hillclimb racing.ChicaneSerpentine road curves designed to slow traffic for safety.Code 60 flagA flag requiring drivers to slow to 60 kph in a slow zone.Did not finishClassification for competitors who do not complete a race.Diffuser (automotive)Aerodynamic device that generates downforce by accelerating underbody airflow.Double DutyRacing both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in one day.DownforceDownward force from aerodynamics increases tire grip.Drafting (aerodynamics)Aerodynamic technique reducing drag by following closely behind another object.Driver development programSystems to identify and train young auto racing talent.Factory-backedFactory-backed teams are sponsored by vehicle manufacturers in motorsport.Fastest lapQuickest lap run during a race.Five-point harnessFive-strap seat belt used in racing and child seats.Formation finishTeam cars cross the finish line side-by-side to show dominance.Ground effect (cars)Aerodynamic technique using underbody shape to generate downforce.Hairpin turnA road bend requiring a 180° turn, named for a bent hairpin.
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