Glossary / General

spun out

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A “spin out” happens when the tires lose grip and the car starts rotating instead of going where you want. It usually costs you time and positions.

Technical Definition

A “spin out” is when a car loses traction and rotates uncontrollably, often ending in a loss of position or contact. It’s usually caused by braking/turn-in errors, overdriving the tires, or getting too aggressive mid-corner.

Hear It Discussed

"“...i was pushing a little too fast... and didn't know how to like you know drive really and just spun out put it was put into a pole...”"
Driven Radio Show #350: Luke Chennell of McPherson College Driven Radio Show 22:28

"a couple guys you know they weren't really preparing that there's gonna be a get a pretty big slick spot a couple of them about spun out"
Episode 392 - Macri's Injury, Late Models in The South and The Weather Still Sucks Dirt Nerds Podcast 31:19

"And even though I spun out I never felt out of control. So you made a mistake because you were going fast"
238 - Commit to Competition (Becky Robertson) Track Walking 28:21