Glossary / General

curb

22 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A curb is a raised part of the track that helps cars make turns. Drivers sometimes drive over them to take corners faster, but it can be tricky, especially when the track is wet.

Technical Definition

In racing, a curb is a raised edge along the track that drivers can use to help navigate turns. However, hitting a curb can affect the car's balance and handling, especially in wet conditions.

Hear It Discussed

"you know in all of it 2700 pounds. I think it's wet. Well, they say curb, but the press really says dry Yeah"
Driven: Czinger on Track; Gunther Works F-26 in RAIN; Q&A The Smoking Tire 03:19

"you're gonna hook a curb on the inside or you're gonna hit a curb too hard or you're gonna get one of these holes the size of it"
TMCP #654: Chris Smith – Smitty Built Custom Auto – If You Want To Go Fast, Smitty Can Build It! The MuscleCar Place 59:35

"as these vehicles get taller and bigger and you have less of a view of the curb in front of you, you know, if you're parking, for example, this is what you can hit that button."
SEMA CEO Mike Spagnola and BMW's New X5 Bloomberg Hot Pursuit! 14:13