Left-hander

nounShop talkAutomotive

A curve or corner on a track or road that turns to the left.

A driving term for a corner that bends to the left. Drivers and mechanics use it when discussing track layouts, racing lines, or suspension setups that need to handle weight transfer to the right side of the vehicle during cornering.

Heard on the job

You want to brake late for that sweeping left-hander before the back straight.

Insider tip

On track days at circuits running clockwise, left-handers are less common, meaning the right-side tires will take the brunt of the wear.