Glossary / General

runoff

20 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Runoff areas are parts of a racetrack where cars can go if they go off the track. They help keep drivers safe by giving them space to slow down without hitting walls.

Technical Definition

Runoff areas are sections of a racetrack designed to provide a safe space for cars to go if they lose control. They are typically made of asphalt or gravel to slow down vehicles safely.

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"What about the track? How about the track? Has that changed since you took over and how much input do you have on you know, what the track looks like, you know, the runoff the design versus what F..."
F1 Miami Grand Prix President Katharina Nowak Bloomberg Hot Pursuit! 20:35

"...it's very smooth, quite wide, plenty of runoff..."
S7E8 — Formula E Insights and the Story Behind Nissan’s No. 23 AI Auto Podcast 08:25

"...a hybrid wash method that I was developing where you did kind of like, you could use less water and that was eliminating my runoff."
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