# Hairpin

> Hairpin — a motorsport term in the TRAACKS glossary.

**URL:** [https://traacks.club/glossary/hairpin](https://traacks.club/glossary/hairpin)
**LLM context:** [https://traacks.club/glossary/hairpin/llm.txt](https://traacks.club/glossary/hairpin/llm.txt)
**Category:** Track & Circuit

## Definition

A very tight, slow corner that turns approximately 180 degrees, resembling the shape of a hairpin. Hairpins require heavy braking and are common overtaking opportunities due to the significant speed reduction required.

## Term Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Term | Hairpin |
| Slug | hairpin |
| Category | Track & Circuit |
| Related terms | Apex, Braking Zone, Overtaking (Passing) |
| URL | https://traacks.club/glossary/hairpin |

## Related Terms

### Apex

The innermost point of a corner on a racing line. Hitting the apex allows a driver to carry the maximum speed through a turn. A late apex delays the turn-in point to prioritize exit speed, while an early apex favors entry speed.

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

### Braking Zone

The area on the track where a driver applies the brakes before entering a corner. The length and position of the braking zone depend on speed, car performance, tire condition, and weather. Late braking is a common overtaking technique.

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

### Overtaking (Passing)

The act of one car passing another to gain a position during a race. Overtaking can happen on straights (using slipstream or DRS), into braking zones, or around the outside of corners. Defensive driving makes overtaking more difficult.

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