# Gravel Trap

> Gravel Trap — motorsport glossary term on TRAACKS.

## Definition

An area of loose gravel on the outside of corners designed to slow down cars that leave the track. Gravel traps provide a natural deceleration area, though some modern circuits have replaced them with paved run-off areas.

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

## Related Terms

- [Track Limits](https://traacks.club/glossary/track-limits)
- [Run-Off Area](https://traacks.club/glossary/run-off)

## Links

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