Glossary / General

water box

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The water box is like a waiting area for race cars before they go onto the track to race.

Technical Definition

The water box is a designated area in motorsports where drivers wait before entering the race track, often used to stage cars before the start or during caution periods.

Hear It Discussed

""I was actually next. I was in the water box getting ready to go. It was Sunday in Virginia, Sunday race day.","
NHRA Funny Car driver Alexis DeJoria and Goldberg’s Porsche is live on Bring-a-Trailer CarCast 25:41

"If the track opens at 10 o'clock, if they're in the water box at 10 o'clock and can be the first one on the track..."
Tony Stewart Finally Opens Up About Leaving NASCAR Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop 54:58

"pull up into the water box. He's got the timing, the surge, the blower surge on that thing so gnarly"
Macie Gordon; Diamonds are Forever Bracket Breakdown 25:49