motorsports
Track-based vehicle racing
Motorsports refers to competitive racing events involving motorized vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, boats, and aircraft.
The term encompasses a wide range of disciplines from Formula 1 and NASCAR to motocross and drag racing.
Events may take place on purpose-built tracks, public roads closed for competition, or off-road terrain.
He's been a motorsports fan since childhood.
The singular motorsport is more common in British English.
Gathering for a cause
- rallycrossMixed-surface track competition
- supercrossIndoor off-road motorcycle racing
- enduroLong-distance off-road racing
- GTPerformance car for touring
karting · hillclimb · drifting · speedway · superbike · sportscar · stockcar · prototype
Path or monitored route
- lapOne complete circuit
- chicaneDeliberate tight turns
- hairpinU-shaped fastener for tresses
- straightNot curved or crooked
apex · kerb · pitlane · paddock · grandstand · startline · grid · marshal
Competition for top rank
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- standingsComparative position list
- pointsUnits of tally
series · round · grid · leaderboard · trophy · title · season · constructor
Ardent admirers or coolers
- spectatorsThose who observe events
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
- legendUnverified traditional tale
heritage · vintage · classic · livery · helmet · memorabilia · autograph · flagman
Air pressing vehicle earthward
- aerodynamicsPhysics of air motion
- slipstreamAerodynamic wake zone
- gripSecure manual hold
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
handling · torque · horsepower · turbo · nitrous · telemetry · setup · suspension
Pass while moving faster
- pitstopBrief maintenance halt
- refuelingAdding more fuel supply
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
- blockingImpeding forward progress
divebomb · switchback · caution · restart · warm-up · cool-down · stint · strategy
Accuracy of measurement
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
- racecraftTactical driving ability
- brakingReducing speed deliberately
- heel-toeSequential foot-strike pattern
concentration · endurance · consistency · adaptability · anticipation · nerve · bravery · finesse
rally
Gathering for a cause
- rallycrossMixed-surface track competition
- supercrossIndoor off-road motorcycle racing
- enduroLong-distance off-road racing
GT · karting · hillclimb · drifting · speedway · superbike · sportscar · stockcar · prototype · autocross
track
Path or monitored route
straight · apex · kerb · pitlane · paddock · grandstand · startline · grid · marshal · steward
championship
Competition for top rank
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- standingsComparative position list
points · series · round · grid · leaderboard · trophy · title · season · constructor · privateer
fans
Ardent admirers or coolers
- spectatorsThose who observe events
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
legend · heritage · vintage · classic · livery · helmet · memorabilia · autograph · flagman · mascot
downforce
Air pressing vehicle earthward
- aerodynamicsPhysics of air motion
- slipstreamAerodynamic wake zone
- gripSecure manual hold
traction · handling · torque · horsepower · turbo · nitrous · telemetry · setup · suspension · gearing
overtake
Pass while moving faster
blocking · divebomb · switchback · caution · restart · warm-up · cool-down · stint · strategy · undercut
precision
Accuracy of measurement
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
- racecraftTactical driving ability
- brakingReducing speed deliberately
heel-toe · concentration · endurance · consistency · adaptability · anticipation · nerve · bravery · finesse
racecar
High-speed competition vehicle
dirtbike · quadbike · powerboat · snowmobile · monocoque · chassis · cockpit · livery · winglet · diffuser
- automotive industriesautomakers, tire industry, auto parts, dealerships, assembly plants
- Fast & Furiousaction-packed, adrenaline rush, breakneck, drag racing, engine
- male-dominated fieldsconstruction, engineering, military, firefighting, plumbing
- sportsbasketball, tennis, athletics, golf, baseball
- competitionscontests, tournaments, match, matches, game
- car culturecar meets, hot rod, muscle car, classic car, classic cars
motorsportscycling
Riding on two wheels
sailing · rowing · running · swimming · cross-country skiing