Glossary / General

qualifying

116 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

In racing, qualifying is a short test where each driver tries to drive the fastest lap. The best times decide who starts at the front of the grid.

Technical Definition

Qualifying is a timed session where drivers set their fastest lap to determine the starting order for the race.

Hear It Discussed

"Did you have more of an issue with the race or qualifying? I thought qualifying was pretty farcical. Yes, I guess so. But they were farcical for the same reasons."
Why the new-look F1 isn't real racing #304 The Intercooler 14:43

"[1428.2s] I'mtapingthequalifyingrightnow. [1430.5s] Theyranfullpracticethismorning. [1432.3s] I'vebeenwatchingitkindofsegmentedthroughouttheweek,andit'sveryimportant."
Andrew Chapman Explains The Fast Track From School To Stock Cars In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 23:48

"...And qualifying is Friday. But Thursday is supposed to be like a fucking pissing rainstorm..."
Rivian R1S Quad review; I Hate Sims; 1st Waymo Ride The Smoking Tire 24:20