# Chicane

> Chicane — motorsport glossary term on TRAACKS.

## Definition

A sequence of tight, alternating turns (usually an S-shape) designed to slow cars down, often placed before a fast section of track. Chicanes are sometimes added for safety reasons to reduce speeds at dangerous parts of a circuit.

- **Category**: Track & Circuit
- **TRAACKS page**: [https://traacks.club/glossary/chicane](https://traacks.club/glossary/chicane)

## Related Terms

- [Apex](https://traacks.club/glossary/apex)
- [Racing Line](https://traacks.club/glossary/racing-line)
- [Curb (Kerb)](https://traacks.club/glossary/curb)

## Links

- [Full glossary](https://traacks.club/glossary)
- [TRAACKS llms.txt](https://traacks.club/llms.txt)