- Abandon – To leave behind or discontinue.
- Accelerate – To increase speed.
- Agreement – A formal arrangement between parties.
- Apex – The innermost point of a racing corner.
- Asphalt – Material used to pave racetracks.
- Backstretch – The straightaway on the opposite side of the start/finish line.
- Banking – The tilt of a racetrack corner.
- Boost – To increase power or support.
- Braking – Reducing speed by applying brakes.
- Broadcast – Media coverage of an event.
- Car – A vehicle used in racing.
- Chassis – The frame of a race car.
- Chicago – A city in Illinois.
- Chicagoland – A region including Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
- Circuit – A race track.
- Collision – A crash or accident.
- Competition – A contest between rivals.
- Contract – A legal agreement.
- Corner – A turn on a racetrack.
- Cup Series – NASCAR’s premier racing series.
- Curve – A bend on a track.
- Decade – Ten years.
- Driver – A person who races cars.
- Drafting – Following closely to reduce wind resistance.
- Engine – The power source of a car.
- Event – A scheduled race.
- Finish – The end of a race.
- Fans – Supporters of a sport.
- Flag – A signal used during races.
- Fuel – Power source for engines.
- Garage – Place for repairing cars.
- Grip – Traction of tires on the track.
- Helmet – Safety gear for drivers.
- Illinois – U.S. state where Joliet is located.
- Infield – The inside area of an oval track.
- Inspection – Checking a car’s condition.
- Insiders – People with special knowledge.
- Joliet – City in Illinois, home to Chicagoland Speedway.
- Lap – One complete trip around a track.
- Line – Optimal path around a track.
- Logistics – Planning and organization.
- Manager – Oversees operations.
- Mechanic – A person who fixes cars.
- Midwest – U.S. region that includes Illinois.
- Motorsport – Competitive racing with motor vehicles.
- NASCAR – National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing.
- News – Information or reports.
- Official – Someone with authority at events.
- Oval – A rounded rectangular racetrack.
- Pace Car – Leads cars during cautions.
- Pit Crew – Team that services the car.
- Pit Stop – Brief stop for service during a race.
- Pole Position – First starting spot in a race.
- Practice – Preparation before racing.
- Qualifying – Determines starting position.
- Race – A contest of speed.
- Restart – Resuming the race.
- Rival – A competitor.
- Rookie – A first-year participant.
- Rumble Strip – Bumpy edge to track corners.
- Rumor – Unconfirmed news or gossip.
- Safety – Protection from danger.
- Schedule – Planned list of events.
- Screech – Tire sound during intense motion.
- Season – A series of races over a year.
- Seatbelt – Safety restraint.
- Short Track – Track less than one mile.
- Slicks – Smooth racing tires.
- Speed – How fast something moves.
- Speedway – A racetrack for high-speed cars.
- Sponsor – A brand supporting a team.
- Spotter – Helps driver navigate and avoid danger.
- Stadium – Venue for sports.
- Start – Beginning of a race.
- Steering – Controlling direction.
- Street Course – Temporary track on public roads.
- Surface – Track material (asphalt, concrete, etc.).
- Suspension – System that absorbs shocks.
- Team – Group working together in racing.
- Tire – Rubber covering on wheels.
- Track – A course used for racing.
- Turn – A curve on the track.
- Turbo – Device to boost engine power.
- Underdog – Less favored competitor.
- Victory Lane – Place where winners celebrate.
- Wheel – Circular object that rotates for movement.
- Win – To finish first.
- Wreck – A crash or accident.
- Zone – Designated area.
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