NASCAR terms starting with A

11 terms

  1. A-Frame Either the upper of lower connecting suspension piece (in the shape of an A) locking the frame to the spindle.
  2. A-post The post extending from the roofline to the base of the windshield on either side of the car.
  3. Adhesion The "stick" between two touching objects. Adhesion implies a static condition, while traction implies a moving condition.
  4. Aerodynamics As applied to racing, the study of airflow and the forces of resistance and pressure that result from the flow of air over, under and around a moving car
  5. Air box Housing for the air cleaner that connects the air intake at the base of the windshield to the carburetor.
  6. Air Dam A piece of the car body that hangs under the front grill of the race car, very close to the ground.
  7. Air filter Paper, gauze or synthetic fiber element used to prevent dirt particles from entering the engine. Located in the air box.
  8. Air Pressure Specifically the air pressure of the tires. Changing the air pressure in the tires is a way to alter the setup and handling of a NASCAR race car.
  9. Alternator A belt-driven device mounted on the front of the engine that recharges the battery while the engine is running.
  10. Apron The paved portion of a racetrack that separates the racing surface from the usually unpaved infield.
  11. Axle Rotating shafts connecting the rear differential gears to the rear wheels.