Hot Rod, Custom and Dry Lakes Racing
Terminology 101 (References)

belly tank: a salt flat/dry lakes race car which uses a body made from an auxiliary fuel "drop tank." Drop tanks were originally carried under the wings of WWII P-38 Lighting fighter aircraft. These 315gal tanks were much preferred over the smaller versions.

bent eight: hot rodder term for any V-8 engine.

binders: hot rodder term for brakes.

blower: universal racing term for supercharger.

boots: early hot rodder term for tires.

BNI: Bonneville Nationals Incorporated is a salt flat racing speed organization and is still active today.

BTA: Bell Timing Association dry lakes racing organization.

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