Glossary / General

paddock

82 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The paddock is the part of a race track where teams prepare their cars and drivers hang out before the race starts. It’s like the backstage area for a big event.

Technical Definition

In motorsports, the paddock is the area where teams set up their cars, equipment, and support staff before a race. It’s also where drivers often mingle and take photos.

Hear It Discussed

"May 16th to Laguna and sign the waiver and get into the paddock. Come find us. We will be floating around."
Debating Reliability, Since Age 13, Trains + Airplanes + Cars | Episode 1,044 Everyday Driver Car Debate 39:58

"This was me walking around the paddock taking pictures. [2621.6s] I was hesitant clicking on that link."
171 Cunningham Tears, Heavy Breathing, and Box Flares Bring a Trailer Podcast 43:39

"[2813.0s] thing to do what are the people like the people are brilliant aren't they they really are and it's [2818.2s] it's a really down surprisingly down to earth friendly paddock it's not posh..."
The new Bentley Torcal, and why F1's rules will get tweaked #321 The Intercooler 46:53