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BlueCollar

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Tue Mar 15, 2016, 09:12 AM

Mar 2016

But it will be on in the background. I used to look down on NASCAR but after watching for a few seasons I have learned that there are many nuances that make up a NASCAR race.

It is actually a very complicated series of events that go into driving around the track 200 times at speeds averaging close to 200 MPH.

Although strides have thankfully been made in safety, compared to F1 and Indy Series racing, the cars are nowhere nearly as safe furthering my appreciation for the courage of the drivers.

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