Used specifically in motorsport contexts to describe track features designed to challenge drivers.

Race Track Term

Considered technical jargon, so use it when discussing car racing or motorsports with enthusiasts.

Technical Jargon

Refers to a part of a track requiring high driver skill for precise maneuvering.

Precision Driving

Carries a negative connotation, suggesting dishonest or unfair methods.

Negative Connotation

Can be used metaphorically to describe convoluted or deceptive actions in various contexts.

Metaphorical Use

As a verb, it implies actively engaging in trickery or deception, rather than allowing it passively.

Action of Deceiving

Focuses on manipulation done with skill or cleverness, often in a sneaky way.

Manipulative Action

 about halfway between Salinas and Monterey. It has a curve there called the Corkscrew. Now, the Corkscrew is a chicane, followed by a quick right-handed turn as the road drops three stories. Now, the strategy for driving this as explained to me was, you aim for the bush in the distance, and as the road falls away, you realize it was actually the top of a tree.

Chris Gerdes: The future...

 has a curve there called the corkscrew now the corkscrew is a chicane followed by a quick right-handed turn as the road drops three stories now the strategy for driving this has explained to me was you aim for the bush in the distance and as the road falls away you realize it was actually the top of the tree alright so

The future race car --...

 just a little bit of a left and a right to the chicane and we are approaching the hyena den known okay everybody I'll put you out of your misery it is indeed

Chicane