Glossary / General

track limits

22 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Track limits are the edges of the racetrack that drivers need to stay inside while racing. If they go outside these lines, they might get a penalty.

Technical Definition

Track limits refer to the boundaries of the racetrack that drivers must stay within during a race. Exceeding these limits can result in penalties, such as time penalties or disqualification.

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"They really care about the track limits like specifically a Kota because all the run-offs are paved [601.5s] And so if you have to in when it's all just paved and you could sort of theoretically..."
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"They might get a track limits tick, but it's much easier for the less skilled to go fast in modern circuits."
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"Yeah, we're not allowed to stand over that red line, basically. I am on the limit. That's track limits right there."
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