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Auto racing
Of or pertaining to automobiles engaging in competition that involves the winner being the fastest car to a designated destination.
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ground effect
Sports; Auto racing
A method of creating downforce by the shape of the car's body, notably by shaping the underside of the car in combination with the car's lateral edges in order to trap and dramatically slow the ...
pole position
Sports; Auto racing
The first grid position, placed closest to the starting line (in Formula One), nearest the inside of the first turn, or both. Usually reserved for the competitor who has recorded the fastest lap ...
out-lap
Sports; Auto racing
The first lap to be completed after exiting the pit lane, either during a race or during practice or qualifying. Also known as a reconnaissance lap if it is not taken at race speed, e.g. when a car ...
puke can
Sports; Auto racing
(Drag racing) Radiator overflow tank, sometimes, used beer cans are used as puke cans, although, on some tracks, these types of modifications are considered illegal. A standard puke can is usually ...
race director
Sports; Auto racing
A Race Director may be designated for the entire duration of a Championship or Series. If so, it is understood that, during the practices and races for that Championship or Series, the Clerk of the ...
banking
Sports; Auto racing
A.) The angle at which a track inclines towards the outside of a corner or from the lower to the higher side of a straight, also referred to as camber, more so when modest or negative, B.) a corner ...
kinetic energy recovery system (KERS)
Sports; Auto racing
A device which recovers energy created when brakes are applied and stores it until required to add power in the engine. In 2008 KERS systems started to appear in the World Rally Championship and ...
