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How multi class traffic shapes WEC lap time

In WEC multi-class racing, traffic significantly shapes lap times as faster prototypes (Hypercar) must navigate slower GT cars, costing them time and requiring careful racecraft,…

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What is the point of drafting in NASCAR?

The point of drafting in NASCAR is to reduce aerodynamic drag, allowing cars to go faster with less engine power by using the slipstream (low-pressure wake) of…

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Why Do Ovals Punish Steering Inputs In IndyCar?

IndyCar oval racing places cars and drivers in a mechanical state that leaves almost no margin for unnecessary steering input. At sustained speeds above 200…

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How Close was Ayrton Senna to Racing IndyCar?

It’s the 33rd anniversary, since on December 20, 1992, Formula One legend Ayrton Senna climbed into a Team Penske Indy car at what was then…

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What Is the NASCAR Championship Called Now?

What Is the NASCAR Championship Called Now?

NASCAR’s premier championship has undergone several name changes throughout its history. The top-level NASCAR championship is currently known as the NASCAR Cup Series. This name…

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NASCAR Cup Series driver, ROSS CHASTAIN (1) races through the turns during the YellaWood Pressure Treated Pine 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, AL. — Photo by actionsports

What Brand Cars Are Used In NASCAR?

NASCAR features three primary automotive manufacturers competing across its series today. Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota currently supply the race cars that compete in NASCAR’s Cup…

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Marcus Ericsson - XPEL Grand Prix at Road America - By: James Black

What RPM Do Indy Cars Run At?

IndyCars run at a maximum of 12,000 RPM, as set by series regulations. This rev limit is enforced through the ECU and applies across all…

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Has Anyone Ever Won At Every NASCAR Track?

No driver in NASCAR Cup Series history has ever won a race at every track on the calendar. The diversity of NASCAR venues—from tight short…

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Has An F1 Driver Ever Won Le Mans?

Formula 1 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans are two of the most prestigious and challenging motorsport events in the world. While the two…

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Just before departure of 24 heures du Mans the teams are on the track open to the public — Photo by contact.francoisrol.com

How Many Miles Is The 24 Hours of Le Mans?

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the world’s most prestigious automobile races, held annually near Le Mans, France. The race takes place…

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