turtle curb

English

Alternative forms

turtle kerb

Etymology

turtle +‎ curb, from its half-turtle-shell-like shape.

Noun

turtle curb (plural turtle curbs)

(motor racing) A type of curb/kerb and speed bump found on motor-racing tracks, having an oblong shape and elevated profile of a turtleshell, used for path and areal denial to delimit track limits, and launch vehicles into the air, blow-out suspensions, rip-out undercarriages, of those who choose to run over it.

Coordinate terms

FIA curbing
sausage kerb
sawtooth kerb

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