NASCAR terms starting with H

8 terms

1. Handling Generally, a race car's performance while racing, qualifying or practicing. How a car "Handles" is determined by its tires, suspension geometry…
2. Happy Hour the last practice session held before a NASCAR race.
3. Harmonic balancer An element used to reduce vibrations in the crankshaft.
4. Hauler The 18-wheel tractor-trailer rig that teams use to transport two race cars, engines, tools and support equipment to the racetrack.
5. Head wrench Slang term used for a race team's crew chief.
6. Heat cycle Each time a tire is raised to operating temperature.
7. High heat Above normal (260 degrees Fahrenheit) tire temperature.
8. Horsepower A measurement of mechanical or engine power. Measured in the amount of power it takes to move 33,000 pounds one foot in a minute,