auto racing
Cars competing professionally
Auto racing is competitive motorsport—vehicles racing against each other on tracks, circuits, or courses.
The term covers everything from Formula 1 and NASCAR to drag racing and rally events.
He's been into auto racing since he was a kid.
Also called motor racing, especially in British English.
Framework of intersecting lines
- pole positionFrontmost starting spot
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- checkered flagRacing's final signal
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
championship · points system · standing start · photo finish · safety car · red flag · overtake · undercut
Rate velocity changes
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- throttlePower flow controller
- top speedMaximum achievable velocity
- lap recordFastest circuit time logged
lap time · slipstream · drafting · nitro · dragster · burnout · gearshift · redline
Closed electrical pathway
- ovalElongated rounded shape
- road courseTrack mimicking real streets
- street circuitRace track on closed roads
- chicaneDeliberate tight turns
hairpin · straightaway · banking · curves · tarmac · asphalt · infield · apex
Swapping worn rubber
- pit crewRacing vehicle service team
- refuelingAdding more fuel supply
- lollipop manSchool crossing attendant
- crew chiefLeader of a work group
pit strategy · undercut · overcut · slicks · wets · intermediates · stint
Protective head covering
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- visorEye-shading brim
- fireproofUnable to ignite
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
adrenaline · reflexes · racecraft · overtaking · defending · concentration · fitness · simulator training
Vehicle operator
- mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
- engineerTechnical design professional
- crew chiefLeader of a work group
- strategistExpert in planning campaigns
spotter · sponsor · sponsorship · livery · simulator · debriefing · logistics · telemetry
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- turbochargerExhaust-powered engine booster
- superchargerEngine air compressor
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
V8 · hybrid · combustion · exhaust · fuel injection · crankshaft · camshaft · piston
grid
Framework of intersecting lines
- pole positionFrontmost starting spot
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- checkered flagRacing's final signal
podium · championship · points system · standing start · photo finish · safety car · red flag · overtake · undercut · protest
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
lap record · lap time · slipstream · drafting · nitro · dragster · burnout · gearshift · redline · boost
circuit
Closed electrical pathway
- ovalElongated rounded shape
- road courseTrack mimicking real streets
- street circuitRace track on closed roads
chicane · hairpin · straightaway · banking · curves · tarmac · asphalt · infield · apex · sector
tire change
Swapping worn rubber
- pit crewRacing vehicle service team
- refuelingAdding more fuel supply
- lollipop manSchool crossing attendant
crew chief · pit strategy · undercut · overcut · slicks · wets · intermediates · stint
helmet
Protective head covering
harness · adrenaline · reflexes · racecraft · overtaking · defending · concentration · fitness · simulator training · Schumacher
driver
Vehicle operator
- mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
- engineerTechnical design professional
- crew chiefLeader of a work group
strategist · spotter · sponsor · sponsorship · livery · simulator · debriefing · logistics · telemetry · constructor
horsepower
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- turbochargerExhaust-powered engine booster
- superchargerEngine air compressor
cylinder · V8 · hybrid · combustion · exhaust · fuel injection · crankshaft · camshaft · piston · spark plug
racecar
High-speed competition vehicle
- chassisStructural support base
- cockpitPilot's control compartment
- roll cageProtective tubular structure around driver
spoiler · wing · diffuser · aerodynamics · downforce · livery · monocoque · suspension · brakes · steering wheel
- Racing sportssprinting, marathon, cycling, speed skating, bobsled
- automotive industriesautomakers, tire industry, dealerships, assembly plants, car design
- Indiana SportsIndiana Pacers, Indianapolis 500, Indy 500, IndyCar, Indiana Hoosiers
- sportssports, basketball, tennis, athletics, golf
- competitionscontests, tournaments, match, matches, game
- car bookscar magazines, vehicle maintenance
auto racingSunday drive
Leisurely recreational motoring
road trip · slow travel · gridlock · traffic jam · scenic cruise
auto racingfoot race
Speed competition on track
marathon running · horse racing · bicycle racing · rowing · walking