Glossary / General

corkscrew

13 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Think of a corkscrew toy that turns as you twist it. On a race track, a corkscrew is a part where the road spirals around, making it hard to drive straight through.

Technical Definition

A corkscrew is a track feature that twists in a spiral shape, creating a challenging section for drivers as the car must navigate a tight, rotating turn.

Hear It Discussed

"If you're watching, you can see that's the corkscrew with the last car I expected coming down it right now. Oh, a few more I guess."
From The Corkscrew, Where Are The Sport Wagons, 20 Years Of Looking | Episode 1,046 Everyday Driver Car Debate 00:14

"But I passed that guy going into the Corkscrew. Amazing."
Our Race Recap w/ Tommy Kendall and Mateo Siderman The Smoking Tire 37:27

"to do a painting that shows Laguna Seca's corkscrew from a position that isn't often used."
394: Painting Legends with Automotive Artist Stewart Anstead The Collector Car Podcast 29:14