Glossary / General

caution

50 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A caution in racing means the drivers have to slow down because something happened on the track, like a crash. They follow a safety car until it's safe to race again.

Technical Definition

In racing, a caution period is when the race is temporarily slowed down due to an incident or hazard on the track. During this time, drivers must reduce speed and maintain position behind a safety car or pace car.

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"Well, problem was I get to about a three second lead. Next thing you know, they throw the caution. Then you have a bad pit stop."
Tony Stewart Finally Opens Up About Leaving NASCAR Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop 20:49

"But you didn't know if they're gonna throw the caution. They threw it just before he got the line which on the last lap it's a complete race"
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