Glossary / General

burnout box

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A burnout box is a special area where drivers can spin their tires to make smoke before a race. It helps to prepare the tires for better performance on the track.

Technical Definition

A burnout box is an area at a racetrack where drivers can perform burnouts, which involve spinning the tires to create smoke and heat before a race. This is often used to warm up the tires for better grip.

Hear It Discussed

"What they do is they get in the burnout box and they hold the brake and that gets the rear brakes hot."
Driven Radio Show #351: The Great Car Show Driven Radio Show 55:41

"that's what i mean that was my goal i mean because every time i did a burnout in the burnout truck it would pop both tires and i'd be happy about it but it's still making smoke the whole time"
Moron Nation Unfiltered Ep. 14: Everything Drag Racing RIGHT NOW Moron Nation Unfiltered 39:38

"...it's like i'm not expecting supercar series to have a burnout box because no no no i agree..."
These Cars Aren’t Allowed at Shows Anymore MartiniWorks Podcast 38:43