Glossary / General

apron

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The apron is the paved strip next to the main racing groove. If a car spins, getting onto the apron can help it stay out of the way of other cars.

Technical Definition

The apron is the paved area between the racing surface and the pit lane/inner track boundary. When a driver spins, going to the apron can help them avoid blocking the racing line, but it can still lead to caution depending on positioning.

Hear It Discussed

"i took the car down to the apron across the corner because i tried to hit my teammate marit segujima slow you down yeah"
Live: F1, IndyCar and Le Mans ace Mark Blundell #314 The Intercooler 39:43

"I mean, shit, they're racing four lanes underneath the line on the apron. You don't even worry about that kick track. Yeah, they do that. And then they go and turn one and they're 18 wide..."
Tony Stewart Finally Opens Up About Leaving NASCAR Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop 06:47

"move it up to in front of the apron where it goes Through the where the cooler lines actually go through the apron"
Will TRUE CUSTOM PAINT Ever Come Back? | F_cking Cars Podcast Ep 24 F_cking Cars 18:37