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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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flag-to-flag coverage
Sports; Auto racing
Television or radio coverage that consists of the entire race start-to-finish rather than highlights, tape delayed, "packaged" coverage, or highlights of the first portion of the race before ...
lap record
Sports; Auto racing
Fastest race lap recorded at a circuit for a category of race car. The circumstances allowed vary significantly, but practice laps are generally not considered official records. Laps recorded in ...
open wheel car
Sports; Auto racing
A specific type of racing car in which the wheels are not enclosed by bodywork of the car such as those used in a Formula One race. In most cases, these cars have one single seat. They contrast with ...
open wheeler
Sports; Auto racing
A specific type of racing car in which the wheels are not enclosed by bodywork of the car such as those used in a Formula One race. In most cases, these cars have one single seat. They contrast with ...
formula car
Sports; Auto racing
A specific type of racing car in which the wheels are not enclosed by bodywork of the car such as those used in a Formula One race. In most cases, these cars have one single seat. They contrast with ...
jump start
Sports; Auto racing
In a standing start, when a vehicle moves from its grid slot before the start of a race is signaled. In a rolling start, when a car passes before they cross the start-finish line or the restart line. ...
throttleman
Sports; Auto racing
In offshore powerboat racing, the boat's second occupant who work alongside the driver, whose role is to steer the boat. The throttleman's position is to adjust the trim tab whilst observing water ...