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EARLY APEX
A driver turns into a corner early.
ECONOMY RUN
Driving slower to conserve fuel. Champ Car World Series series cars can actually manipulate air/fuel levels (less fuel, more air) to run "lean" and conserve fuel.
ECU
Engine Control Unit or Black Box.
EEC
The Electronic Engine Control unit colloquially referred to as the Black Box.
ELAPSED TIME
The time it takes an NHRA vehicle to travel from the starting line to the finish line. Also called "e.t."
ELIMINATIONS
After NHRA qualifying, vehicles race two at a time, resulting in one winner from each pair. Winners continue in tournament-style competition until one remains.
END PLATE
The vertical end piece of a wing on Champ Car World Series.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Another term for the Black Box.
EVOLUTION CAR
Manufacturer's improved version of rally car already homologated by FIA officials.

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