Glossary / General

Chicanes

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Chicanes are turns on a racetrack that make drivers slow down. They help keep the race safe and interesting by forcing cars to navigate through tight corners.

Technical Definition

Chicanes are a series of tight turns in a racetrack designed to slow down cars and enhance safety. They are often placed in high-speed sections to challenge drivers and improve the overall racing experience.

Hear It Discussed

"Think of a racetrack, Scotty. [4246.3s] Chicanes? [4247.1s] Chicanes is correct. [4250.0s] It represents a chicane."
For drivers who don't need to compensate for anything. Volvo Car Torque with Matty J 10:46

"And this is like you raced before the Chicanes. I know if the 956 we didn't have the Chicanes and with the Ferraris and the Interscope car, there were no Chicanes."
John Morton Part 3 Porsche Patter 06:51

"Mike didn't even put on a show there. He was incredible on the brakes at Monza going into Chicanes, and he was so good..."
The Legendary Honda RC51 Beat Ducati at its own V-Twin Superbike Game Cycle World Podcast 00:58