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Basically, the procedure for checking the cubic-inch displacement of an engine. The term comes from the manufacturer of the particular gauge used.
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A lateral bar that keeps the rear tires centered within the body of the car. It connects the frame on one side and the rear axle on the other. Also called the track bar.
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A circular element that moves up and down the cylinder, compressing the air-fuel mixture in the top of the chamber, helping to produce horsepower.
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An area just off the race track where the pit crews service the race cars. NASCAR pit crews are proficient at changing tires, making adjustments, and even fixing major issues with a race car in just a few seconds.
The area where pit crews service the cars. Generally located along the front straightaway, but because of space limitations, some racetracks sport pit roads on the front and back straightaways.
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The area along pit road that is designated for a particular team's use during pit stops. Each car stops in the team's stall before being serviced.
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Slang term for the foremost position on the starting grid, awarded to the fastest qualifier.
The front position in the start of a race. In NASCAR, the fastest qualifying car gets to start here.
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A team or driver who submits an entry blank for a race after the deadline for submission has passed. A post-entry receives no driver or owner points.
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See Tight
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