Line

nounShop talkAutomotive

The optimal path a driver takes through a corner to maintain maximum speed and stability.

The line, or racing line, is the geometric path a driver chooses through a corner or sequence of corners. A proper line uses the entire width of the track, starting at the outside edge, clipping the inside apex, and tracking back to the outside on the exit to carry the highest possible speed with the least steering input.

Heard on the job

You're turning in too early on turn four and it's completely ruining your line for the straight.

Also heard as

  • racing line