Glossary of Motorsport Terms - N

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Navigator

See co-driver.

Nationals

Most NHRA events are called Nationals, referring to the first race held by the NHRA in a parking lot in Pomona, California, called simply, "The Nationals."

NHRA

NHRA is an acronym that stands for National Hot Rod Association, one of two sanctioning bodies in drag racing located within the United States.

Nitro

(drag racing) nitromethane (sometimes incorrectly used to refer to nitrous oxide).

Nitrous

(drag racing) refers to Nitrous Oxide systems manufactured by a wide range of companies.

Not classified (often NC)

A driver was racing at the end of the race, but did not complete the required distance to be classified.