What are the four types of courses featured in the NTT Indycar Series?
Featuring racing at a combination of superspeedways, short ovals, road courses and temporary street circuits, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES offers its international lineup of drivers the most diverse challenges in motorsports. The top point scorer is crowned the series champion and receives a $1 million bonus.
What are some racing terms?
| Racing Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Ante-post | A bet placed in advance of the final declarations of a race. Bookmakers usually offer better odds, but no refunds are given in the event of a non-runner. |
| Backward | A horse not fit or fully developed. |
| Banker | A supposedly certain bet. |
What is a blend line violation?
Blend line. The painted line defining the exit from pit lane where it rejoins the race track. It prevents emerging race cars from driving into race traffic travelling past the pits. Competitors are penalised for crossing the blend line, ensuring cars have attained full racing speed before rejoining the race.
What does P t mean in drag racing?
NT = No Time (do not flash their ET and MPH on the scoreboard) PT = Pro Tree (no countdown after both racers are staged; you get all the yellows at once and the green is .400 later)
What does N T stand for in racing?
No Time
What does r/u mean in drag racing?
Lingo: Reaction time. You could also say: R.T.; to try for a good R.T. is to push the ‘tree. To succeed is to cut a good light. Definition: The amount of time between when the green light comes on and when the car rolls forward enough to break the stage beam.
Why do drag racers use ice?
The ice cools it, making it denser. Denser fuel puts more fuel to the carb. When I drag raced a looong time ago, we would use dry ice and alcohol to make it colder than plain ice.
What kind of fuel do they use on street outlaws?
The engine runs on an EFI system from Fueltech, and Justin tunes the car himself. VP Racing’s M5 methanol is his fuel of choice, saying he switched to alcohol because it makes low-end power, which works for the type of racing they do on the show.
What does a Icebox do for cars?
As with our Electrocooler road car system, the Icebox ECU monitors electrical system voltage and employs onboard control strategies to deliver cold air as efficiently as possible, minimising the loss of engine power. The system is compatible with various vehicle interfaces including CAN bus.
How does an icebox intercooler work?
The job of the intercooler is to take charged air and make it denser so that more can be fit into the cylinder forcombustion. That heat equates to hot air that is less dense, which in turn means less air for the motor to work with on each combustion, and results in less power.
Are race cars AC?
Race Car Drivers Get Air! First things first, race cars don’t come equipped with air-conditioning — seriously — there is no air! Because the car temperatures are inhumanly hot, drivers often have a built-in ventilation system into their protective gear and hoses that blow air on the seat and at their feet.
Do Nascar Cup cars have air conditioning?
“We don’t have air conditioners inside our race cars. Many NASCAR races last for more than three hours, meaning that the drivers are exposed to the extreme heat for an extended period of time. This can be very dangerous, especially if they do not stay hydrated.
Do Formula 1 cars have air conditioning?
Product Specialization. A formula1 race car is designed to go really stinking fast, handle like the tires are made of glue, and protect the driver in a 200mph accident. It does not have Air conditioning or streams Pandora through the radio. It is a purpose built machine.