Glossary / General

fastest lap

26 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The fastest lap is the shortest time it takes a driver to complete a lap on a racetrack. It's important because it shows how fast a driver and their car can go compared to others.

Technical Definition

The fastest lap refers to the quickest time recorded by a driver during a race or practice session. Achieving the fastest lap can earn drivers extra points in some racing series and is a sign of a car's performance capabilities.

Hear It Discussed

"but that did all sort of come away and by the end of it you know the the fastest lap of the [3045.5s] entire day I did was my very last lap on the race yeah that's where you want to be"
The new Bentley Torcal, and why F1's rules will get tweaked #321 The Intercooler 50:45

"And remind me, because you told us at dinner and I was shocked, what was your fastest lap there ever? At Lime Rock, it was the, the fastest lap at Lime Rock"
Our Race Recap w/ Tommy Kendall and Mateo Siderman The Smoking Tire 07:32

"I mean, it was still holding air. I've got my fastest lap on that tire. I'm just saying don't be dramatic."
243 - Farewell Season Track Walking 58:25