Glossary / General

donuts

36 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Donuts are when a car spins in a circle, making the tires skid and smoke. It's a fun trick that drivers sometimes do at car shows or events.

Technical Definition

Donuts refer to a driving maneuver where a car spins in tight circles, creating a circular skid. This is often done for entertainment or show purposes, especially in motorsport events.

Hear It Discussed

"And, uh, we'd do donuts, all six of us in the car."
Forgotten Sixties Cars | Underground Houston | Land Rover Sport Review In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 04:53

"If you're doing something, you know, if you're doing donuts in the parking lot, [2151.6s] I don't give a s***."
S2 Ep13: The Golden Era of JDM: Our Favorite Cars Past Gas 35:47

"No one's chugging donuts in the middle of the street. [1196.0s] It's all respectful and order your coffee at the cafe and tell lies about your car and all that."
427: Why Australia Punches Above Its Weight in Car Culture | Allan Whiting Explains It All The Collector Car Podcast 19:51