Racing Terms…defined by April

I put together a list of terms that I am finally beginning to understand. It has taken me awhile to get the lingo down but after spending the first few races learning the track language, I thought others reading our blog may be interested.
Remember, I am still a rookie at these!

• Sprint car: are high-powered race cars designed primarily for the purpose of running on short oval or circular dirt or paved tracks.
  
• ASCS Racing: American Sprint Car Series
  Our region is the Rocky Mountain Regional.
  
• Hot Laps = practice laps to warm the car and help pack the dirt/mud. Messy!
  
• Pulling a Pill =drawing a bingo type number which places you in a spot for your qualifying heat.
  
• Qualifying Heat =Small groups of drivers in a qualifying race of about 5-10 laps which defines your spot in your main event. The more cars, the more amounts of heats and main events.
  
• Main Event =The big race which defines your winning place and points. Sometimes there are two main events if there are a lot of drivers. They will take the top 4 drivers from the ‘B’ Main race and place them at the back of the pack in the ‘A’ Main for another chance.
  
• Points =If a driver is signed on for the regional series they will rack up points from every race. Points are given for passing, placement in heats, and standing in main events. This defines the overall winners at the very end of the season.
  
• Line Up =List of all cars racing. There are always other versions of race cars in between each set of heats/mains. The sprint cars are the big dogs that everyone comes to see and the locals race their stock cars, modified, minis and other groups in between us.
  
• Safety Equipment = Thanks to Justin’s brother Nick, J wears the latest in racing fashion. From his fireproof underwear, Nomex suit and his Hans Device plus lots of prayers, Justin is one of the safest guys on the track.
  
• Silver & The Rig = The Silverado Chevy Duamax which carries our home away from home on wheels. This truck rocks and is such a blessings as we travel the country. The rig is a 36 foot trailer with our living quarters in front and the shop in back. The shop houses the race car, wing, tools, and more.
  
• Billy Bob Angel = Justin’s personally assigned angel who is committed to keeping him and his car safe, skilled, and on track. He is also insists on seeing the sites so we tend to get occasionally lost on our adventures.