Glossary / General

wide open

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Driving wide open means pushing the gas pedal all the way down to go as fast as possible.

Technical Definition

Wide open refers to driving with the throttle fully open, meaning the driver is applying maximum power without lifting off the accelerator. This is often used to maximize speed.

Hear It Discussed

"And if everybody can hold the gas down wide open, [4373.3s] they can all run damn near the same speed."
Tony Stewart Finally Opens Up About Leaving NASCAR Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop 12:50

"So they're just amazing. Obnoxious huge duration camshafts that just make all the right noises and have no power except at wide open and all the things, right?"
Get Out and Drive It: Chad Reynold's Automotive Journey Driven by Enthusiasts 07:29

"Also, also that $9,000 one was totally, uh, open, like hot air intake and wide open, no cats, exhaust, no muffler."
Episode #232 - Attainable Bucket List Cars Another Pointless Automotive Podcast 09:50