Auto racing

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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Auto racing

In a practice lap, to rev the engine as far as possible without changing gears to allow engine management systems to take Lambda readings of the fuel to air ratio across a smooth engine revolution ...

traction bars

Sports; Auto racing

(Drag racing) Rear struts fixed to rear axle to keep rear axle from twisting, which causes wheel hop and loss of traction. In FWD cars, commonly import drag racing, used to keep front wheels in the ...

lapper bars

Sports; Auto racing

armchair enthusiast

Sports; Auto racing

Alternatively armchair racer, an individual who follow motorsport primarily on television and internet and read books and magazines about the subject. Can also refer to somebody who play racing video ...

fuel cell

Sports; Auto racing

A fuel tank with a flexible inner liner to minimize the potential for punctures in the event of a collision or other mishap resulting in serious damage to the vehicle. Mandatory in most forms of ...

outright lap record

Sports; Auto racing

Fastest lap recorded at a circuit of any category of race car. Most often this does not include qualifying and practice laps but confusingly some sources occasionally include laps not recorded during ...

clerk of course

Sports; Auto racing

Responsible for all on-track activities including demonstrations and parades. The supervision of the track and all emergency services should at all times be under the ultimate control of the Clerk of ...