Ten-tenths

Ten-tenths

The phrase ten tenths is well used within the auto racing community and refers to driving a racing car as fast as possible. The term was coined by racing journalist Denis Jenkinson.

External links

* [http://www.ten-tenths.com 10 Tenths Motorsport] Discussion Forums
* [http://www.tentenths.co.uk Ten Tenths] Company offering a collection of exotic and rare cars for hire


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