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- Alternate - Also called "Alternate Starter."
The car that just missed a transfer spot to the main event. In
case a car that already qualified for the main event fails to
start, the alternate can join the field and start the race.
- A-Main Event - Also called the "A-Feature." The feature event
and biggest race of the program. This
is the race that has the most cars, points, prize money, and is generally from 30 to 50 laps.
- Apex - the point in a corner where a car is closest to the inside edge of the track. Drivers try to "hit" the apex to take the straightest line and maintain
maximum speed.
- Arm Restraints - Straps attached to a driver's arms to
limit range of motion and keep the arms and hands inside the car
in case of a flip.
- ASCA - Arizona Sprint Car Association.
- Ascot Park - Legendary race track, located in Gardena,
CA. Closed in 1990.
- Attrition - The rate at which cars
drop out of a race. This is due to mechanical failures or
crashes.
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