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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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christmas tree
Sports; Auto racing
The series of lights (in drag racing) that signal the approach and start of a race in addition to showing starting violations.
traction control
Sports; Auto racing
This regulates the power supplied to the wheels of a vehicle to prevent wheelspin. It is banned in many forms of motor racing.
spin turn
Sports; Auto racing
A semi-doughnut which a driver use to turn themselves to a correct position on a tight space without the need of a reverse gear.
marbles
Sports; Auto racing
Pieces of rubber from tires that accumulate on the racing surface outside of the racing line that are slippery like toy marbles.
hook up
Sports; Auto racing
(Drag racing) Good traction between tires and track resulting in increased acceleration and reduced slipping or smoking of tires.
overdrive
Sports; Auto racing
(Drag racing) The ratio between the revolutions of the supercharger to the revolutions of the engine, controlling amount of boost.
kit
Sports; Auto racing
(Drag racing) Refers to a turbo kit or a nitrous kit. Using nitrous oxide in the professional categories in drag racing is illegal.
