stockcars
Modified production racers
Stock cars are racing vehicles based on production automobiles—cars that were originally "in stock" at dealerships rather than purpose-built for competition.
The term now refers to a distinct racing category, particularly NASCAR, where the cars retain the external appearance of consumer models but are heavily modified underneath: Stock car racing draws huge crowds in the American South.
Also spelled as two words: stock cars.
Elongated rounded shape
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
- pitstopBrief maintenance halt
- lapOne complete circuit
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
grid · caution · restart · slipstream · understeer · oversteer · banked · asphalt
Loud, deep animal cry
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
- rumbleLow rolling sound
- revvingIncreasing engine speed
- V8Eight-cylinder engine layout
growl · deafening · earplugs · decibels · booming · resonance · vibration · unmuffled
Device that limits flow
- carburetorEngine fuel-air mixer
- pushrodEngine valve linkage component
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
- spoilerPremature ending disclosure
splitter · fenders · decals · livery · wrap · number · exhaust · horsepower
Competition for top rank
- trophyAward for winning
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- standingsComparative position list
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
tournament · heats · finals · points · season · series · winner · leaderboard
oval
Elongated rounded shape
qualifying · grid · caution · restart · slipstream · understeer · oversteer · banked · asphalt · NASCAR
roar
Loud, deep animal cry
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
- rumbleLow rolling sound
- revvingIncreasing engine speed
V8 · growl · deafening · earplugs · decibels · booming · resonance · vibration · unmuffled · idle
restrictor
Device that limits flow
- carburetorEngine fuel-air mixer
- pushrodEngine valve linkage component
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
spoiler · splitter · fenders · decals · livery · wrap · number · exhaust · horsepower · torque
championship
Competition for top rank
podium · tournament · heats · finals · points · season · series · winner · leaderboard · sponsor
grandstand
Tiered spectator seating structure
- spectatorObserver at an event
- infieldBaseball's inner diamond
- tailgatingFollowing another vehicle unsafely
concession · announcer · jumbotron · flyover · burnout · donuts · champagne · confetti · crowd · atmosphere
stockcarsdragsters
High-powered racing vehicles
Formula One · go-karts · sprint cars · touring cars · motorcycles