Do you like watching the Indianapolis 500 but can’t relate to what the gearheads and analysts are saying? We’re here to help.
While strategists, team bosses, drivers and television announcers are speaking English, it’s easy to feel like you’re hearing a foreign language. What is a “tow,” or “marbles,” or “boost?”
With the help of the IndyCar Series media guide, here are some of the phrases you’ll likely hear when the cars are on track.
Indy 500 aerodynamics terms: chassis, downforce, tow, push, loose
Indy 500 tire terms: Blister, grip, line, marbles, sticker
Indy 500 safety terms: aeroscreen
Indy 500 engine terms: Boost, fuel, turbo
Indy 500 cockpit terms: Paddle shift, weight jacker
Indy 500 track terms: Weeper
Zion Brown is IndyStar’s motorsports reporter. Follow him at @z10nbr0wn. Get IndyStar’s motor sports coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Motor Sports newsletter.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis 500 technical terms, and what they mean to fans
Reporting by Scott Horner and Zion Brown, Indianapolis Star / Indianapolis Star
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