flying laps
Full-speed practice rounds
Flying laps are timed circuits in motorsport where the driver is already at speed when crossing the start line, as opposed to starting from a standstill.
The term appears in qualifying sessions and time trials: He's on a flying lap now, pushing for pole position.
A lap begun from rest is a standing lap.
- time trialsSolo timed competitions
- race trackCourse for speed contests
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- turnRotational movement
- track limitsRacing surface perimeter rules
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