Knowra Auto racing Auto racing Auto racing is competition in which drivers race motorized automobiles on tracks, roads, or other courses. Its disciplines differ in vehicle design, course, rules, and race format.
Circuit racing : Automobile racing on a closed course with repeated laps around a circuit. Repeated corners and overtaking define many major auto-racing championships.
Racing line : The path through a corner that aims to minimize lap time within the available track and vehicle limits. Drivers trade entry speed, apex position, and exit speed to complete corners quickly.
24 Hours of Le Mans : An annual endurance race held near Le Mans, France, since 1923. Its long duration and mixed-class field make it a defining endurance-racing event.
Motorcycle racing : Competitive racing in which riders use motorcycles on tracks, roads, or other courses. It shares courses and governing structures with auto racing but uses two-wheeled vehicles.
Rallying : Automobile competition on public or private roads, commonly divided into timed stages. Stage rallies test pace on changing roads rather than repeated laps.
Tire : A ring-shaped vehicle component that supports a load and provides contact with the road. Tire grip and temperature constrain braking, cornering, and acceleration.
Indianapolis 500 : An annual 500-mile automobile race held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 1911. Its oval course and traditions make it a landmark American race.
Kart racing : Motor racing in small, open-wheel karts on dedicated circuits. Karts are purpose-built racing machines, unlike the automobiles central to this concept.
Stock car racing : Automobile racing traditionally using production-based cars, often on oval tracks. Its close-pack oval races offer a distinct alternative to road-course competition.
Aerodynamics : The study of how gases move and exert forces on objects. Downforce can increase cornering grip, while drag limits straight-line speed.
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