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NASCAR Not All That Much "SAFER"
Cars More forgiving raceway barriers are a great idea—but Jeff Gordon's recent crash revealed that not all tracks are properly using them Its likely that the death of Dale Earnhardt has saved lives....
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Tracking Racers with RFID
NASCAR drivers and others may soon be sporting the same cheap timing technology as marathoners Everybody loves a photo-finish. But, what if you cant afford the camera? At prices that start around $25...
View ArticleMasters of the Pit (Crew)
Cars When a race comes down to fractions of a second, you better believe the time it takes to change a tire matters The race may not always be to the swift, but, like Damon Runyon said, "that's the way...
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Driving In Their Genes
A new study looks at the careers of NASCAR dads and their NASCAR offspring Does the "N" in NASCAR stand for nepotism? Research published earlier this year in the Journal of Sports Economics...
View ArticleNASCAR: Thrilling and Educational
Cars The National Science Foundation's new video series details the physics of the fast The National Science Foundation and NASCAR have teamed up for a new video series that explains the science of car...
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NASCAR Driver Fined $200K for 0.17 Cubic Inch Engine Violation
Cars And thus began Carl Long's worst week ever... How much is 0.17 cubic inches worth to you? If your name is Carl Long, the answer is: much more than $200,000. That's the monetary fine (the largest...
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Woodpeckers' Heads Inspire New Shock-Absorbing Systems for Electronics and...
Technology The spongy bones and tough-as-nails beaks of woodpeckers are inspiring a new generation of shock absorbers, potentially shielding airplane black boxes, football players and… The spongy...
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Ten Tech Innovations From NASA's Space Shuttle That Trickled Down to...
Technology Tech designed for the space shuttle program have permeated just about every aspect of our lives. Here are ten you may not know about Your life is full of what NASA calls "spinoffs": ideas...
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Professional Drivers Race Around A Volcano In Virtual Reality
Cars Because driving with a VR helmet on is a great idea Castrol motor oil got drivers to do a race in virtual reality… Castrol motor oil got drivers to do a race in virtual reality…
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NASCAR may be the fastest road to learning about physics
Science An expert explains the science. High speeds, the threat of dangerous crashes, the excitement of the crowd—and the laws of physics on full display. A physicist explains the science of NASCAR.
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