This allows a driver to be more aggressive during the all-important final laps. Tires that have been run a few laps in practice to heat them up. This make them adhere better under race conditions. The best kind of racing tire because they've had a few laps of wear to normalize the surface. Term used in CART, IRL and F1.
Teams make continual adjustments to a car's setup during pit stops based on driver input.
Teams use this baseline to adjust setups when they arrive at a track. The best engine r.p.m. Some production and race cars have lights to indicate when a driver should shift gears. Two or more drivers race to the end for victory. Turning a car off to avoid mechanical damage or an accident.