asphalt (ASS-fawlt)—a black, tarlike substance that is mixed with sand and gravel and then rolled flat to make roads
coasted (KOHST-id)—moved a vehicle without using any power
confident (KON-fuh-duhnt)—having a strong belief in your own abilities; certain that things will happen the way you want
earphone (EER-fohn)—a small speaker that is placed inside the ear, on which the listener can hear music or other sounds
heat (HEET)—a trial run in a race
qualifying (KWAL-uh-fye-ing)—a race time that is fast enough to permit the racer to advance to the next level
relay (REE-lay)—a race with several members on a team
rent (RENT)—to give or get something in exchange for payment
rental (RENT-uhl)—something that is rented
straightaway (STRAYT-uh-way)—a stretch of racetrack that is not curved