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Trump serves as grand marshal for Daytona 500
The Daytona 500 was delayed by rain for the second time on Sunday, dampening NASCAR's season opener that started with a visit from U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Trump takes lap at Daytona 500 in armoured limo
US President Donald Trump became just the second sitting president to attend the Daytona 500 on Sunday.
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Governor to lift stay-in-place restrictions for most Georgians, NY preparing to deploy COVID-19 tracers and NASCAR to return May 17.
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Noose found in a Black NASCAR driver's stall, Chicago prepares to reopen more businesses and South Korea braces for a second wave of coronavirus.
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Tim Flock wins stock car race at Daytona Beach
Title: "Daytona Beach, Fla - Stock Car Grand National Circuit Race" superimposed over parade of stock cars / aerials of race in progress / Number 88 wins, with driver Tim Flock / Flock kissing wife Frances
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science of Speed
A collection of videos that examine the physics concepts at play in NASCAR racing. They cover topics such as friction, tires, aerodynamics, balance, and the fire suits worn by drivers.
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science of Speed: Momentum and Time
Increasing the time of a collision from a tenth of a second to two tenths of a second can make a huge difference in the number of G's a driver experiences. The car, the track, seat belts, and seat construction spread out the force of...
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science of Speed: Firesuits
"Frightening" is how Jeff Gordon describes fire, even though he knows he's protected head to toe (and right down to his underwear) by fire-resistant Nomex fabric. Firesuits and the associated gear don't just protect drivers from fire,...
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science of Speed: Power
Think of 850 horses all lined up - that's how much power a NASCAR Sprint Cup engine has. The engine's job is to convert the energy in fuel to speed. NASCAR engines do it faster and more efficiently than passenger car engines. [4:52]
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National Science Foundation: Science of Speed: Tires and Pressure
Tires on a car in a NASCAR race are filled with nitrogen. The force of friction increases tire pressure as the car goes around the track. Using dry nitrogen gas helps with predicting the temperature and pressure of a tire during a race....
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National Science Foundation: Science of Speed: Drag & Drafting
Engine power is constrained at superspeedways like Daytona and Talladega, so teams use aerodynamics to gain an advantage. Teams adjust their cars to minimize drag, but then it's up to the drivers to find 'the draft' and to trust the...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Real Scientists: Nascar Engineer
Discover how a professional race car driver uses physics and engineering to improve his chances for winning a race.