Glossary / General

spin

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A spin is when a car starts to turn around quickly and loses control, which can make it hard to drive straight. It usually happens if the driver goes too fast or hits a slippery spot.

Technical Definition

In racing, a 'spin' occurs when a car loses traction and rotates around its vertical axis, often leading to a complete loss of control. Spinning can happen due to oversteering or hitting a slippery surface.

Hear It Discussed

"Max looked pretty jolly. It was very out of character for him to spin like that. He was, you know, a little bit aggressive."
Has F1 fundamentally changed in 2026? | The Car Podcast #86 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 13:19

"...most people would have just spun and gone in the war..."
Andy Wallace on downforce injuries, winning Le Mans & his motorsport career | part one The evo podcast 13:41

"And then hits the brakes, dude, it happened so fast. This spin happened so fast, we had no idea. And like, bro, there was-"
Gen X vs Millenial vs Gen Z | Car Culture. Takeovers, EVs, Hypercars & Burble Tune Very Vehicular 26:42