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Speed Car Retro template: free online board

The team is a race car. Engines are what make you fast, parachutes are what slow you down, the abyss is the danger ahead, and the bridge is how you plan to get across it safely.

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When to use it

• Delivery speed is the main topic
• You want to finish with a concrete plan for the biggest risk

What goes in each column

🏁 Engine — what speeds us up

What makes us go faster? For example: Automated deploys

🪂 Parachute — what slows us

What is slowing us down? For example: Manual regression testing

🕳️ Abyss — danger ahead

What danger lies ahead on the track? For example: Legacy API is being shut down

🌉 Bridge — how we get across

How will we get across the abyss safely? For example: Migrate one endpoint per week

How to run it

1. Explain the car (3 minutes). “Our team is this car. Let’s see what makes us fast and what slows us down.”
2. Silent writing (10 minutes). “Fill engines, parachutes and the abyss.”
3. Discuss (20 minutes). “Which parachute costs us the most speed?”
4. Build the bridge (15 minutes). “Now let’s build the bridge: what will get us across the abyss?”

Facilitator tips

• Write the bridge only after discussing the abyss
• Quantify parachutes where possible (“costs us ~1 day a week”)

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Speed Car Retro template free?

Yes. You can run it on RetroLift for free, with no account and no ads. Your team joins from one link or QR code.

How long does a Speed Car Retro retrospective take?

Plan on 45 to 60 minutes for a team of up to about ten people. Smaller teams can finish sooner.

Can a remote team use Speed Car Retro?

Yes. Everyone writes cards from their own laptop or phone, votes, and agrees on action items on the same live board.

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