motorsport
Competitive engine racing
Motorsport is competitive racing involving motorized vehicles—cars, motorcycles, boats, or aircraft.
The term encompasses everything from Formula One and NASCAR to motocross and drag racing.
British English favors the singular motorsport, while American English often uses the plural motorsports: He's been involved in motorsports his whole life.
Closed electrical pathway
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
- lapOne complete circuit
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- poleCylindrical shaft or extremity
pitstop · checkpoint · podium · chicane · overtake · slipstream · drafting · hairpin
Physics of air motion
- downforceAir pressing vehicle earthward
- telemetryDistant automated data collection
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- powertrainVehicle propulsion system
chassis · combustion · turbocharger · wind tunnel · diffuser · wing · splitter · carbon fiber
Modified sedan for racing
- dragsterAcceleration-built race vehicle
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
- supercarHigh-performance luxury automobile
- motocrossOff-road motorcycle racing
superbike · kart · sidecar · powerboat · hypercar · GT car · Le Mans · WRC
Italian luxury automaker
- McLarenBritish racing manufacturer
- PorscheGerman luxury automaker
- Aston MartinBritish luxury automobile company
- LotusBritish sports car manufacturer
Williams · legendary · iconic · classic · vintage · historic · pioneer · Schumacher
Surge of intense excitement
- speedRate of motion
- dangerExposure to harm
- riskPossibility of harm
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
intensity · spectacle · roar · heart-pounding · photo finish · crash · near-miss · comeback
Working team aboard
- pit crewRacing vehicle service team
- mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
- strategistExpert in planning campaigns
- spotterSafety backup person
tire changer · communication · coordination · debriefing · simulator · data analyst · logistics · support staff
Accuracy of measurement
- controlAuthority to direct
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
- racecraftTactical driving ability
- throttle controlDevice regulating engine speed
braking · cornering · heel-toe · trail braking · consistency · adaptability · situational awareness · race pace
circuit
Closed electrical pathway
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
- lapOne complete circuit
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
pole · pitstop · checkpoint · podium · chicane · overtake · slipstream · drafting · hairpin · apex
aerodynamics
Physics of air motion
- downforceAir pressing vehicle earthward
- telemetryDistant automated data collection
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
powertrain · chassis · combustion · turbocharger · wind tunnel · diffuser · wing · splitter · carbon fiber · gearbox
stockcar
Modified sedan for racing
- dragsterAcceleration-built race vehicle
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
- supercarHigh-performance luxury automobile
motocross · superbike · kart · sidecar · powerboat · hypercar · GT car · Le Mans · WRC · MotoGP
Ferrari
Italian luxury automaker
- McLarenBritish racing manufacturer
- PorscheGerman luxury automaker
- Aston MartinBritish luxury automobile company
Lotus · Williams · legendary · iconic · classic · vintage · historic · pioneer · Schumacher · Moss
thrill
Surge of intense excitement
excitement · intensity · spectacle · roar · heart-pounding · photo finish · crash · near-miss · comeback · underdog
crew
Working team aboard
- pit crewRacing vehicle service team
- mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
- strategistExpert in planning campaigns
spotter · tire changer · communication · coordination · debriefing · simulator · data analyst · logistics · support staff · sponsor
precision
Accuracy of measurement
throttle control · braking · cornering · heel-toe · trail braking · consistency · adaptability · situational awareness · race pace · mental focus
- British Sportsrugby, cricket, football, tennis, soccer
- sportssports, basketball, tennis, athletics, golf
- performanceballet, theatre, acting, circus, concert
- Dutch SportsAjax, Orange
- French SportsTour de France, French Open, Roland Garros, petanque, savate
- German leisurebeer gardens, Oktoberfest, Christmas markets, hiking clubs, spa culture
motorsportcycling
Riding on two wheels
sailing · rowing · running · swimming · cross-country skiing
motorsportequestrian sport
Athletic competition on horseback
horse racing · dog sledding · camel racing · greyhound racing · chariot racing