Automotive Racing Jargon

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a compartment for the pilot, co-pilot, and sometimes passengers in an aircraft or spacecraft

  • The pilot carefully adjusted the controls in the cockpit before takeoff.
  • I peeked into the cockpit and saw the pilot chatting with the co-pilot.
  • The cockpit of that plane is where all the magic happens.
  • As the CEO, she steered the company from the cockpit of leadership.

noun A term used to describe a slow or easy track suitable for beginners or older individuals

  • The government is considering investing in infrastructure projects to upgrade the granny track in rural areas.
  • My grandma loves walking on the granny track near her house every morning.
  • Let's take a stroll down the granny track and enjoy the fresh air.
  • She decided to take the granny track in her career, focusing on family instead of climbing the corporate ladder.

noun aero push

  • The aerodynamic design of the car caused an aero push at high speeds.
  • When driving fast, the car experienced a bit of aero push.
  • I had to fight the aero push while racing down the straightaway.
  • The team's lack of coordination created an aero push in their project timeline.