downshift
When you shift to a lower gear, the car’s engine runs faster and can push the wheels harder, making it go quicker.
Downshifting is the act of shifting to a lower gear in a vehicle, which increases engine RPM and can provide more torque for acceleration.
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"have to break going into turn two. I can just downshift. And you break with the hill with the [1561.2s] elevation."
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