# Standing Start

> Standing Start — motorsport glossary term on TRAACKS.

## Definition

A race start where cars are stationary on the grid and begin racing when the lights go out. This contrasts with a rolling start, where cars are already moving when the race begins. Standing starts test clutch management and reaction time.

- **Category**: Racing
- **TRAACKS page**: [https://traacks.club/glossary/standing-start](https://traacks.club/glossary/standing-start)

## Related Terms

- [Grid (Starting Grid)](https://traacks.club/glossary/grid)
- [Formation Lap (Warm-Up Lap)](https://traacks.club/glossary/formation-lap)
- [Jump Start](https://traacks.club/glossary/jump-start)

## Links

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