Racing line (part 2)

Definition

Anti-lock Braking System. An electronically controlled braking system which allows rapid braking without wheel lock. This allows the driver to brake without the risk of wheels locking which can lead to lack of steering control. 

Spinning the driven wheels extensively from a standstill. 

An emergency braking procedure using rhythmic application and release of the brakes to strike a compromise between slowing down with locked wheels, and retaining the ability to steer. For more information see our braking section.

Used to aid the transition into a gear. This techniques involves pressing the clutch, popping the gear into neutral, releasing the clutch briefly, then pressing the cluch again and selecting the desired gear.

Making a car rotate repeatedly while spinning the rear wheels or all four wheels. Done properly, the tyre marks should form a doughnut pattern.

The popular sport of inducing and maintaining a state of oversteer through corners for dramatic effect. Can also be used during racing on low grip surfaces such as rally driving.

Electronic Control Unit - the computer hardware which controls all electonic elements of a car.

The available friction between a tyre's contact patch and the road surface. Grip can be artificially increased or reduced by factors such as the weight acting on the wheel.