Glossary / General

racing line

17 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The racing line is the best way to drive around a track, staying as straight as possible while still turning safely.

Technical Definition

The racing line is the optimal path around a track that balances speed and cornering, often used by drivers to maximize lap times.

Hear It Discussed

"I thought that was just the way. But no, apparently it's not. Apparently that's a big cut that no one really cared about doing."
Our Race Recap w/ Tommy Kendall and Mateo Siderman The Smoking Tire 04:55

"...there is only one ID line. Sometimes there are corners, the people sort of, you know, discussing how to do this line..."
How Racing Pre-War Bentleys Changed My Life w. Katarina Kyvalova Car Chat 24:54

"Because it's not like a traditional racetrack. You know, as [1171.8s] you guys said, you know, I've been racing for a long time on traditional circuits, and I understand what a racing line is and..."
Pike's Peak Champion Chris Lennon Bloomberg Hot Pursuit! 19:28