# Ballast

> Ballast — a motorsport term in the TRAACKS glossary.

**URL:** [https://traacks.club/glossary/ballast](https://traacks.club/glossary/ballast)
**LLM context:** [https://traacks.club/glossary/ballast/llm.txt](https://traacks.club/glossary/ballast/llm.txt)
**Category:** Vehicle & Setup

## Definition

Additional weight added to a car to meet minimum weight regulations or as a success penalty in certain championships. Ballast placement affects weight distribution and therefore handling balance.

## Term Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Term | Ballast |
| Slug | ballast |
| Category | Vehicle & Setup |
| Related terms | Balance of Performance (BoP), Setup (Car Setup) |
| URL | https://traacks.club/glossary/ballast |

## Related Terms

### Balance of Performance (BoP)

A set of technical regulations used in multi-class or multi-manufacturer racing to equalize performance between different cars. Adjustments may include weight penalties, air restrictor sizes, boost limits, or fuel capacity changes.

- [View on TRAACKS](https://traacks.club/glossary/balance-of-performance)
- [LLM context](https://traacks.club/glossary/balance-of-performance/llm.txt)
- [Markdown](https://traacks.club/glossary/balance-of-performance/markdown.md)

### Setup (Car Setup)

The collection of adjustments made to a car's mechanical and aerodynamic systems to optimize performance for specific track conditions. Setup includes suspension geometry (camber, toe, ride height), spring rates, damper settings, wing angles, and brake bias.

- [View on TRAACKS](https://traacks.club/glossary/setup)
- [LLM context](https://traacks.club/glossary/setup/llm.txt)
- [Markdown](https://traacks.club/glossary/setup/markdown.md)

## Glossary Categories

- **Racing**: 12 terms
- **Technical**: 10 terms
- **Strategy**: 5 terms
- **Regulations**: 15 terms
- **Track & Circuit**: 9 terms
- **Vehicle & Setup**: 6 terms

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