motor racing
Cars circling speedways
Motor racing is competitive driving of automobiles or motorcycles around a track or course.
The term covers various formats: Formula One, NASCAR, rally racing, drag racing, and others.
British English favors motor racing where American English typically uses auto racing or car racing.
He's been passionate about motor racing since childhood.
Competition for top rank
- pole positionFrontmost starting spot
- checkered flagRacing's final signal
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
grid · overtake · lap · pitstop · standings · points · constructor · trophy
Path or monitored route
- chicaneDeliberate tight turns
- hairpinU-shaped fastener for tresses
- pitlaneRacetrack service corridor
- straightawayWithout pause or hesitation
paddock · tarmac · asphalt · curves · sectors · grandstand · infield · marshal
Rate velocity changes
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
- throttlePower flow controller
aerodynamics · downforce · slipstream · dragster · revolutions · top speed · gearshift · launch control
Racing vehicle service team
- strategyPlanned approach to goals
- engineerTechnical design professional
- mechanicsScience of motion
- spotterSafety backup person
coordination · communication · debriefing · collaboration · race director · reliability · tire change · radio
Surge of intense excitement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- rushQuick sudden movement
- dangerExposure to harm
- intensityStrength or force level
exhilaration · heart-pounding · anticipation · tension · nerves · daring · courage · fearlessness
Treatment or management
- brakingReducing speed deliberately
- corneringForcing into position
- gripSecure manual hold
- trajectoryPath of moving object
steering · setup · telemetry · understeer · oversteer · tuning · alignment · calibration
championship
Competition for top rank
- pole positionFrontmost starting spot
- checkered flagRacing's final signal
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
qualifying · grid · overtake · lap · pitstop · standings · points · constructor · trophy · endurance
track
Path or monitored route
straightaway · paddock · tarmac · asphalt · curves · sectors · grandstand · infield · marshal · start line
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
throttle · aerodynamics · downforce · slipstream · dragster · revolutions · top speed · gearshift · launch control · nitro
pit crew
Racing vehicle service team
spotter · coordination · communication · debriefing · collaboration · race director · reliability · tire change · radio · synergy
thrill
Surge of intense excitement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- rushQuick sudden movement
- dangerExposure to harm
intensity · exhilaration · heart-pounding · anticipation · tension · nerves · daring · courage · fearlessness · risk
handling
Treatment or management
trajectory · steering · setup · telemetry · understeer · oversteer · tuning · alignment · calibration · laptime
- British Sportsrugby, cricket, football, tennis, soccer
- Australian SportsAFL, Australian rules football, Aussie rules, footy, cricket
motor racingSunday drive
Leisurely recreational motoring
scenic drive · cruising · sightseeing · parking · idling
motor racingmeditation
Focused attention practice
sitting still · reading · contemplation · inactivity · repose
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