Also Pit Lane, the paved roadway that leads into the pit area from the racetrack. Read More »

In a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, a skid caused by applying too much power and causing the rear wheels to spin. Read More »

When drivers maneuver their racecars into the pit area for fuel, tires and mechanical adjustments during a race. Read More »

GM’s designation for their various Limited Slip Differentials. Became almost generic and was applied to different technologies. Not very active in current models. Read More »

A plug that is inserted into the hole in a flat tire. The plug is attached at one end to a patch that seals the hole and then expands to fill the hole. Read More »

The best starting position in an auto race. It is the inside space on the first row of drivers. Most races begin with the cars in a formation of rows of two. Most events begin with a standing start or a rolling start. Read More »

A towable tent that pops up when parked to expand its space. These types have a furnace, three way refrigerator, a/c and more options. Read More »

The engine and all parts that create the power that drives the vehicle. Read More »

Device that retracts the seat belt to tighten or take up slack in the wearer’s belt. When a collision occurs, a seat belt with a pretensioner detects the incident, or that the brakes have been applied, and tightens the belt before the wearer is propelled forward. This holds the occupant more securely in the seat. Read More »

The official car that leads competitors at a safe speed during warm-up, parade, pace lap, caution periods and restarts. Read More »