racecar
Oval circuit competitor
A racecar is a car designed or modified for competitive racing, built for speed rather than ordinary road use.
The word is a palindrome—spelled the same forward and backward—which makes it a favorite example in wordplay: Mom, Dad, racecar.
Also spelled as two words: race car.
Meeting required criteria
- pitstopBrief maintenance halt
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- trophyAward for winning
driver · team · sponsor · constructor · overtake · drafting · formation · protest
Path or monitored route
- asphaltPetroleum-based paving material
- tarmacPaved airport surface
- chicaneDeliberate tight turns
- hairpinU-shaped fastener for tresses
straightaway · apex · curbs · pitlane · paddock · grandstand · barrier · runoff
Vehicle direction controller
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- helmetProtective head covering
- rollbarProtective overhead frame
- gaugesInstruments for measuring
gloves · visor · headrest · killswitch
Air pressing vehicle earthward
- dragResistance through fluid
- spoilerPremature ending disclosure
- diffuserDevice that scatters evenly
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
slipstream · winglet · splitter · venturi · turbulence · streamline · aerofoil · vortex
Structural support base
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- transmissionSending of information
differential · monocoque · brakes · calipers · rotors · uprights · pushrod · dampers
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
- superchargerEngine air compressor
boost · powerband · handling · grip · traction · oversteer · understeer · downshift
qualifying
Meeting required criteria
- pitstopBrief maintenance halt
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- championshipCompetition for top rank
trophy · driver · team · sponsor · constructor · overtake · drafting · formation · protest
track
Path or monitored route
hairpin · straightaway · apex · curbs · pitlane · paddock · grandstand · barrier · runoff · grid
steering wheel
Vehicle direction controller
gauges · gloves · visor · headrest · killswitch
downforce
Air pressing vehicle earthward
airflow · slipstream · winglet · splitter · venturi · turbulence · streamline · aerofoil · vortex · coefficient
chassis
Structural support base
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
transmission · differential · monocoque · brakes · calipers · rotors · uprights · pushrod · dampers · springs
horsepower
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
supercharger · boost · powerband · handling · grip · traction · oversteer · understeer · downshift · redline
- Palindromesmom, dad, pop, noon, level
- racinglap, accelerate, qualifying lap, brake, drift
racecarfamily car
Household transportation vehicle
minivan · station wagon · commuter car · sedan · economy car
racecarhorse and buggy
Animal-drawn wheeled vehicle
covered wagon · ox cart · rickshaw · bicycle · donkey cart