Kink

A kink is a shallow bend or slight curve on a racing circuit that drivers can typically navigate at high speed with minimal reduction in throttle or only a small steering adjustment.

Unlike full corners that require significant braking, kinks represent minor directional changes that often appear along what would otherwise be straightaways. Whether a section qualifies as a kink rather than a corner can depend on the car's performance and driver skill—what requires braking in slower vehicles might be taken flat-out (full throttle) in faster ones.

Famous examples include the challenging Masta Kink from the old Spa-Francorchamps circuit and The Kink at Road America. While seemingly simple, kinks can become surprisingly technical sections that separate skilled drivers from the rest of the field.