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Definition
Eye path-- the path of focal points the driver's eye takes while driving the track. It is an important skill to learn how to focus far ahead of the car's current position. During cornering, the driver should be looking at least one, and sometimes two key reference points ahead.
Glossary of Terms
Below is a list of automotive and road racing terms. Click on any of the letters to go to the start of that section, click on the term to open a window with the definition.
A
aerodynamic
anti-roll bar
apex
aspect ratio
B
backmarker
balaclava
balance, handling
bedding pads
blip, throttle
blocking
blow-off valve
brake bias
braking point
brake-turning
breathing the throttle
bump steer
C
camber
camber, negative
camber, positive
castor
chicane
chief steward
contact patch, tire
corner apex
corner entry
corner exit
corner station
corner turn-in
corner worker
D
E
F
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G
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H
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I
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J
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K
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L
M
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N
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O
P
Q
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R
reference pointsS
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T
tactile feedback
tight (handling)
trail braking
toe
turn-in point
U
V
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W
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X
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Y
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Z
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