Glossary / General

road courses

25 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Road courses are types of racetracks that have many turns and curves, unlike oval tracks that are just circles. They require different driving skills to navigate effectively.

Technical Definition

Road courses are racetracks that feature a series of turns and straightaways, as opposed to oval tracks. They can vary in length and complexity, providing a different challenge for drivers compared to traditional oval racing.

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"good upcoming races are happening road courses uh for those of you who think just turning left is stupid well they've got a bunch of road courses"
Is NASCAR Evolving In The Right Direction? Get Out N Drive Podcast 50:53

"I want to get him in one of the trucks for one of the road courses. I think it'd be super fun to do it."
Frankie Muniz | From Malcolm to Motorsports DRIVE with Jim Farley 14:21

"So we went about trying to recreate that at events. And certainly now, when Indy car kind of spread out from just ovals, now to street circuits and, and road courses, they, they bring a little of..."
Episode 237: MEMA President & CEO Bill Long Cars & Culture with Jason Stein 15:50