Glossary / General

barriers

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Barriers are the walls or fences on the sides of racetracks that help keep cars on the track and protect drivers if they crash.

Technical Definition

Barriers are protective structures placed along racetracks to prevent cars from leaving the track and to absorb impact during crashes. They are essential for driver safety.

Hear It Discussed

"And yeah, certainly in terms of how ready the track was, there's a lot of barrier work and all those sorts [2188.4s] of things. That's probably the best way to characterise, isn't it, John, that..."
To refuel or not to refuel - The dilemma hanging over F1's future The Race F1 Podcast 36:21

"So here in the US. We have all sorts of barriers When it comes to Chinese cars, but go back 50 years..."
Car Keys with Robin Leech and Jay de Marcken – April 27, 2026 CAR KEYS 21:00

"He did hit the barriers, but thank goodness as well. [408.3s] Yeah, he took out all the hoardings and sprayed debris across the track."
OULTON PARK REVIEW BTCC 2026 BTCP British Touring Car Podcast 06:46