Glossary / General

heat race

8 Episode Mentions
Too Afraid to Ask

A heat race is a shorter race that happens before the main race. It's used to see who can start in the best position when the main race begins.

Technical Definition

A heat race is a preliminary race used to determine the starting positions for the main event in motorsport. Drivers compete to secure a better starting position based on their performance in these shorter races.

The Car Curious Weekly

Podcast highlights and car talk, delivered every week.

Help Improve This Entry

Spot an error or have a better explanation? Let us know.