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| What is NASCAR? |
| NASCAR is the abbreviation for National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing, which is the largest sanctioning body for one of the United States' premier s |
| Author: Niles Hanssen |
| Category: Recreation - Nascar Questions |
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| What type of cars are raced? |
| The cars fielded on NASCAR's race tracks are rear-wheel-drive (RWD), high powered and low tech hot rods equipped with a roll cage chassis and skinny sheet metal |
| Author: Niles Hanssen |
| Category: Recreation - Nascar Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 21:28:19) |
| When did NASCAR racing begin? |
NASCAR racing began on February 21, 1948, by mechanic William France Sr. with the help of several stock car drivers at that time who were victims of corrupt |
| Author: Niles Hanssen |
| Category: Recreation - Nascar Questions |
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| How is it decided who gets the pole position in a NASCAR race? |
| Before the actual race, there are so-called qualifying laps where the drivers will be making laps around the track individually for the time record. Their indiv |
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| Category: Recreation - Nascar Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 21:28:19) |
| What is the top speed of a NASCAR car? |
| The top speed of a NASCAR car varies depending the race track where it runs. For instance, on the Talladega Superspeedway the top speed is 212 miles per hour, s |
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| Category: Recreation - Nascar Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 21:28:19) |
| What is the average speed of a NASCAR car? |
Like its top speed, the average speed of a NASCAR car varies from race track to race track. It is figured based on the winner's lap speed through the entire |
| Author: Niles Hanssen |
| Category: Recreation - Nascar Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 21:28:19) |
| Is NASCAR racing safe? |
NASCAR is referred to by many as a motor sport. However, many critics do not consider it a sport because the competition is more focused on control of t |
| Author: Niles Hanssen |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 21:28:19) |
| How many NASCAR races are held in one season? |
A NASCAR season is composed of 36 races, which are held over a period of ten months. In 2004, NASCAR introduced a new playoff system, called The Chase f |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 21:28:19) |
| How much do NASCAR drivers earn for winning a race? |
| The prize money in all race competitions is paid to the driver, and he must make settlement with the car owners. Basically, a NASCAR driver's income comes from |
| Author: Niles Hanssen |
| Category: Recreation - Nascar Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 21:28:19) |
| What do the NASCAR sponsors do? |
When a company gets to sponsor a NASCAR racing team, they are given a special spot on the race car for the display of their logo, depending on how much |
| Author: Niles Hanssen |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 21:28:19) |
| Where is the Daytona 500 held? |
| The Daytona 500, which is a 200-lap, 500-mile NASCAR Nextel Cup race series, is held yearly at Daytona International Speedway located in Daytona Beach, Florida. |
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| Category: Recreation - Nascar Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 21:28:19) |
| Who won the first Daytona 500? |
| Lee Petty is the first Daytona 500 winner, defeating rival Johnny Beauchamp on February 22, 1959. Both Petty and Beauchamp were lapping Joe Weatherly's car at t |
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| Category: Recreation - Nascar Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 21:28:19) |
| How many laps is the Daytona 500? |
| There are 200 laps in the Daytona 500. It is a 500-mile NASCAR Nextel Cup race series and Daytona is classified as a superspeedway, with a 2.5-mi |
| Author: Niles Hanssen |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 21:28:19) |
| Why do the drivers change tires during the race? |
| The friction of the tires against the road or track wears out the tires. Tire threads are designed for good traction, which necessarily involves friction; howev |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 21:28:19) |
| What kind of engine is in a NASCAR car? |
| Engines installed in NASCAR cars are based on the 340-cubic-nch V8 engine design that was introduced in the 1960s. They are custom-made racing engines, tho |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 21:28:19) |
| How long does an average pit stop take? |
| In 1998, the year when pit stops were introduced, the average time for a NASCAR car to make a quick stop to make some changes to the car was 8-9 seconds. In mos |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 21:28:19) |
| How many pit crew mechanics are there on each team? |
| During the 1999 season, NASCAR officials discussed whether they would limit the number of pit crew members per racing team in order to keep competition expenses |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 21:28:19) |
| What type of safety precautions are taken for NASCAR drivers? |
After the accident that killed Dale Earnhardt on the last lap of the Daytona 500 in 2001, NASCAR introduced the following mandatory safety precautions:
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 21:28:19) |
| What advancements have been made in NASCAR racing in the last five years? |
| Most of the changes that have been made in NASCAR during the past five years have been concentrated on reaching new markets and venues. New sponsors have b |
| Author: Niles Hanssen |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 21:28:19) |
| What type of fuel does a NASCAR car use? |
| Presently, most NASCAR cars use high-octane leaded fuel. However, because of the appeal made by the advocacy group Clean Air Watch to the Environmental Pro |
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