Glossary / General

time attack

30 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Time attack is a type of racing where drivers try to complete a lap as fast as possible. They don't race against each other but just try to beat the clock.

Technical Definition

Time attack is a motorsport format where drivers aim to set the fastest lap time on a circuit, often with modifications to enhance performance. It's focused on speed rather than racing against other competitors directly.

Hear It Discussed

"That is NJMP, the Lightning, HPDE, plus some time attack. We think Saturday, June 13th and the 14th."
From The Corkscrew, Where Are The Sport Wagons, 20 Years Of Looking | Episode 1,046 Everyday Driver Car Debate 06:47

"Thisoneisgonnabeinonecalleduhtimeattack,andit'sjustthebestonethatitfitintoumbecausethemotorwasstillstock."
How Does A Barn-Built Miata Take On Million-Dollar Teams at Pike's Peak? In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 14:59

"California to compete in the Super Lap Battle Finals, a time-attack event held at Button Willow Raceway near Bakersfield."
S2 Ep9: The Golden Era of JDM: The Forbidden Japanese Cars The US Demanded Past Gas 30:07