Automotive Racing Vocabulary

noun a person who directs or guides a group or organization

• The helmsman skillfully steered the ship through rough waters.
• The helmsman is the one in charge of steering the boat.
• Yo, that helmsman knows how to navigate like a boss.
• As the helmsman of the project, she guided the team towards success.

noun one circuit of a track or racecourse

verb to take up (liquid) with the tongue

• She placed the book on her lap and began reading.
• I like to snuggle with my cat on the couch and let her sit on my lap.
• I can't believe he let that secret slip, he totally lapped it up.
• The team lapped their competitors in the final stretch of the race.

noun a mass meeting of people making a political protest or showing support for a cause

verb to come together for a common purpose or cause; to recover or rebound after a setback

• The political party organized a rally to garner support for their candidate.
• Let's go to the rally this weekend, it's going to be so much fun!
• I heard the rally last night was lit!
• The team's captain gave a motivational speech to rally the players before the game.

noun a person or thing that shoots

adverb in a forward direction

• The company decided to shoot ahead with their new product launch despite the challenges.
• Let's just shoot ahead and get this project done before the deadline.
• We need to shoot ahead and grab some food before the movie starts.
• Sometimes in life, you just have to shoot ahead and take risks to achieve your goals.

noun a person who steers a ship or boat

• The steersman carefully navigated the ship through the narrow channel.
• The guy steering the boat did a great job avoiding the rocks.
• The dude at the wheel was a pro at maneuvering the vessel.
• As the leader of the team, she acted as the steersman, guiding them towards success.

noun a fast pace or speed

adjective describing something that is moving or happening quickly

noun a safety device in amusement park rides that secures passengers in their seats by being lowered over their laps

• The lap bar on the roller coaster ensures passengers are safely secured during the ride.
• Make sure to pull down the lap bar tightly before the roller coaster starts moving.
• I always feel more secure when the lap bar is locked in place on this ride.
• She felt like she needed a mental lap bar to hold her emotions in check during the stressful situation.