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| D-Rings |
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Handles used to steer the sled; so named from their shape.
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| Descent |
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A trip down a bobsled track.
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| Dnf |
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Abbreviation for "Did Not Finish," usually because of a crash.
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Abbreviation for "Did Not Start."
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| Down Time |
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The length of time it takes for a run.
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Abbreviation for "DisQualified," usually because of a rules violation such as carrying too much weight, using heated runners, or entering a sled that doesn't meet specifications.
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| Driver |
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The front person in the bobsled, who's responsible for steering. The essential job of the driver is to maintain the straightest possible line down the course by minimizing rocking and skidding in the curves.
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