racing driver
Professional circuit racer
A racing driver is someone who drives cars competitively, whether professionally or as an amateur.
The term is more common in British English; Americans tend to say race car driver.
She dreamed of becoming a racing driver after watching Formula One as a child.
Path or monitored route
- lapOne complete circuit
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
- pit stopBrief maintenance pause
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
chicane · hairpin · tarmac · paddock · grandstand · marshal · safety car · gravel trap
Protective head covering
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
- fitnessGood physical shape
training · agility · coordination · focus · discipline · dedication · talent · physique
Frontmost starting spot
- overtakePass while moving faster
- lap timeDuration of one circuit
- fastest lapQuickest completed circuit
- championship pointsScore toward a title
drafting · slipstream · photo finish · team orders · standing start · rolling start · checkered flag · podium finish
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- Le MansFrench endurance race locale
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
consistency · perseverance · fatigue · stint · night driving · concentration · hydration · heat exhaustion
Controlling direction of movement
- brakingReducing speed deliberately
- corneringForcing into position
- trajectoryPath of moving object
- handlingTreatment or management
throttle control · gear shift · apex · trail braking · heel-toe · weight transfer · oversteer · understeer
Rate velocity changes
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- top speedMaximum achievable velocity
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
downforce · aerodynamics · slipstream · terminal velocity · flat out · full throttle · speed trap · land speed record
track
Path or monitored route
qualifying · chicane · hairpin · tarmac · paddock · grandstand · marshal · safety car · gravel trap · pit lane
helmet
Protective head covering
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
fitness · training · agility · coordination · focus · discipline · dedication · talent · physique · strength
pole position
Frontmost starting spot
- overtakePass while moving faster
- lap timeDuration of one circuit
- fastest lapQuickest completed circuit
championship points · drafting · slipstream · photo finish · team orders · standing start · rolling start · checkered flag · podium finish · title fight
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- Le MansFrench endurance race locale
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
grit · consistency · perseverance · fatigue · stint · night driving · concentration · hydration · heat exhaustion · Daytona
steering
Controlling direction of movement
- brakingReducing speed deliberately
- corneringForcing into position
- trajectoryPath of moving object
handling · throttle control · gear shift · apex · trail braking · heel-toe · weight transfer · oversteer · understeer · traction
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- top speedMaximum achievable velocity
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
torque · downforce · aerodynamics · slipstream · terminal velocity · flat out · full throttle · speed trap · land speed record · dragster
- driverstrucker, chauffeur, long haul trucker, car transporter, expediter
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- racingracetrack, lap, accelerate, qualifying lap, brake
- motorsport rolespit crew, mechanic, crew chief, spotter, tire changer
racing driverSunday driver
Unhurried, oblivious motorist
slow driver · bus driver · driving instructor · commuter · taxi driver
race, driver, racing, racer, raced, racecar, drive-in, raceway, racehorse