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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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tsuisō
Sports; Auto racing
In drifting, a Japanese term for chase-attack in which two cars are paired off against each other over two passes within a heat, with each driver taking a turn to lead in tandem passes.
installation lap
Sports; Auto racing
A lap which can take place in practice or qualifying, which is intended simply to gain data and telemetry for the driver or team, rather than any intention of setting a competitive time.
oildown
Sports; Auto racing
(Drag racing) When a car's engine or lubrication breaks during a run, leaving a streak of oil and other fluids on the track. This is punishable by fines, point penalties, and/or suspension.
marshal
Sports; Auto racing
A person responsible for signaling track conditions to drivers (through use of flags), extinguishing fires, removing damaged cars from the track and sometimes providing emergency first aid.
bridesmaid
Sports; Auto racing
A driver who finishes the race or racing season as runner up Sometimes reserved for a driver who finishes second many times without ever winning a championship (or major event) in his career.
sipe a tire
Sports; Auto racing
To use a razor blade to cut a tire's thread causing the rubber to break off. Grooving or Cutting a tire means to use a tool to add additional grooves to a tire to adjust handling for a track.
zero light
Sports; Auto racing
Used in drag racing when someone leaves the starting line at the exact moment when the light turns green (.000). Very difficult to achieve, due to the quick flashing of the lights on a Pro tree.
