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A red-light in qualifying has no impact on the racerРІР‚в„ўs attempt his or her time still counts toward qualifying for the event. When a foul start occurs in eliminations, the racer is eliminated from further competition at the event (unless his or her opponent commits a worse infraction). When a vehicle leaves the starting line before the green light, Р’Вindicated by the red light on the Tree. Winners continue to race in a tournament-style Р’Вcompetition until only one remains.Р”Р„lso known as a red-light. Vehicles are raced two at a time, resulting in one winner and one loser.

The portion of an event that Р’Вdetermines a race winner, usually Sunday. The time it takes a vehicle to travel from the starting line to the finish line. A dropped cylinder is often Р’Вdistinguishable by raw fuel spewing from an exhaust header. When a spark plug fails to ignite, Р’Вsubstantially decreasing total power Р’Вoutput by the engine. When a cylinder runs too rich (too much fuel in the air/fuel mixture) and prevents the spark plug(s) from firing.

Another word for track in shots drivers#

Drivers select a dial-under, or e.t., that they think their car will run based on Р’Вprevious performance.Р”Р„n absorbent blanket made from ballistic material, often Kevlar, that surrounds the oil pan to contain oil and parts in case of an engine explosion required for Top Fuel, Funny Car, Top Alcohol Dragster, and Top Alcohol Funny Car.

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Used in Super Stock and Stock, when a driver selects, or dials, an elapsed time quicker than the national index. In that position, a racer is closer to the finish line and also closer to a foul start (red-light). To roll a few inches farther into the stage beam, indicated by the pre-stage lights on the Christmas Tree turning off. The progression of clutch-disc engagement controlled by an air-timer management system. The bell-shaped housing, or bellhousing, used to encase the clutch and flywheel. Short for parachute, this device helps slow the car at the end of a run. Spinning the rear tires in water before a run to heat and clean them and put rubber on the track for better traction.Р”Р„lso called the Tree, the Р’Вelectronic starting device between the lanes on the starting line. When a cylinder runs lean (too much air in the air-to-fuel mixture) and excessive heat burns or melts the piston. When a racer is moved from a higher Р’Вqualifying position to a lower one after another Р’Вcompetitor improves. The bottom spot in the field, usually the No. Refers to a vehicle running quicker than the racer has Р’Вpredicted, or РІР‚Сљdialed.РІР‚Сњ The racer who breaks out loses unless his or her opponent breaks out by more or commits a more serious foul, such as leaving too soon (see РІР‚СљFoul StartРІР‚Сњ) or crossing the centerline. Generally caused by a stuck or broken intake valve that normally would be closed during the combustion sequence. When a driver lets off the throttle to regain traction or to avoid or stop tire shake.Р”Р„n explosion inside the supercharger caused by a flame from the combustion process accidentally re-entering the supercharger, where fuel and air are present.

The same as a wing - a stabilizer, generally used to create downforce, which increases stability and tire-to-track adherence at high speeds.

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Used primarily on Pro Stock Motorcycles, it settles 'negative air' around carburetors the way a hood scoop does on a car.

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