Crashnet > Guide Index > 5. Technical

• Formula: A type of car racing which includes car type and contact type.
• National formula: Denotes a formula raced according to a nationally agreed type and contact amount, governed by a central organisation.
• Domestic formula: Denotes a formula raced according to a type and contact amount defined by a local organisation.
• Promotion: Organisation that promotes racing at a particular track.
• ORC: Oval Racing Council. Nationally organised committee governing several formulas.
• BriSCA: British Stock Car Association. Nationally organised committee governing stock car racing.
• NHRPA: National Hot Rod Promoters' Association (I think?). Nationally organised committee governing certain Hot Rods.
• Scrutineering: Pre- and post-racing examination of a car to make sure that the car conforms to racing specification.
• Bar: Something drivers are wont to prop up after racing. hehehe