Sports terms starting with P

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1. P&G Basically, the procedure for checking the cubic-inch displacement of an engine. The term comes from the manufacturer of the particular gauge used.
2. Panhard bar 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.
3. Piston 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.
4. Pit Road 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…
5. Pit stall 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.
6. Pole Position The front position in the start of a race. In NASCAR, the fastest qualifying car gets to start here.
7. Post-entry (PE) 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.
8. Push Refers to the player and the dealer having the same total. Usually the player's bet is returned when there is a push.