The phrase "class podium" refers to a raised platform at the front of a classroom where the teacher stands or speaks from. It is like a small stage where the teacher is seen by all students. Full definition
The WeatherTech Championship GTLM entries combined to produce an all - American GTE - Pro class podium at Le Mans in 2016 as the Indianapolis - based Ford GTs from Chip Ganassi Racing and the Houston - based Risi Competizione Ferrari bested the top internationally based teams. (michelinmedia.com)
As the second of only 39 250 GTOs ever produced, this car was the first of its type to compete in a race and succeeded in notching up 17 class podiums through competition in 27 races. (nbcnews.com)
Since the F20 1 Series originally went before the road test desk's gaze in 2011, it has been supplanted on our «compact premium» class podium by the sophisticated and constantly improving Audi A3 and the better - looking Mercedes - Benz A-Class. (autocar.co.uk)