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What Is The Definition Of Wheelie In Motorsport and Car Racing?
1. A wheelie is a maneuver in which the front wheels of a vehicle come off the ground. This is commonly achieved by applying excess torque to the rear wheels. Car wheelies are most common in motorsports like drag racing. Wheelie bars are sometimes placed on the back of cars to limit how high the front of the car rises into the air.
In motorcycle racing, wheelies are a stunt that can be aided by the rider moving their body backwards on the bike and pulling back on the handlebars.
Examples Of How Wheelie Is Used In Commentary
1. These drag racers pop wheelies so frequently that wheelie bars are necessary to prevent unwanted damage to their vehicles.
Sport The Term Is Used:
Also Known As:
1. Wheelstand