Motorsports Terminology

noun a sharp turn or curve in a road or track

verb to engage in deceitful or dishonest behavior

• The driver skillfully navigated the chicane on the racetrack.
• Watch out for that chicane coming up ahead, it's a tricky one!
• I hate driving through that chicane, it always messes me up.
• The negotiations hit a chicane when the terms couldn't be agreed upon.

noun a racetrack for automobiles, motorcycles, or other motor vehicles

• The new autodrome was designed to meet all safety regulations for high-speed racing events.
• Let's head to the autodrome this weekend to watch some exciting races!
• I heard the autodrome is the place to be for adrenaline junkies.
• His mind felt like a chaotic autodrome, with thoughts racing at top speed.

noun Grid girl - a woman employed to stand beside a racecar on the grid before a race, typically holding a sign with the driver's number or sponsor's logo

• The tradition of having grid girls at Formula 1 races has been a topic of debate in recent years.
• Did you see the grid girls at the car race last weekend? They looked so glamorous!
• Those grid girls at the race were total babes, don't you think?
• In the world of business, the grid girl is like the face of the company, representing its image and values at events.