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Everyday science

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05 Aug 2020
Taken from the August 2020 issue of Physics World where it appeared under the title "The science of racing safely".

Being a racecar driver in NASCAR is a dangerous job. One small mistake can send cars flying, cause multi-car crashes and, in some cases, be fatal. Diandra Leslie-Pelecky explores the science behind some of the features in NASCAR that are designed to keep the drivers safe

Ryan Newman must have been feeling pretty good as he rounded turn four on the last lap of the Dayton

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