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Burn off is British slang for to overtake, outstrip and humiliate another driver.
[v] - use up (energy) 2. [v] - clear land of its vegetation by burning it off
British slang for to overtake, outstrip and humiliate another driver.
burn verb use up (energy); `burn off calories through vigorous exercise`
Burning fuel during the course of a race. As fuel is burned, the car becomes lighter and its handling characteristics change, challenging the driver and crew to make adjustments to achieve balance.