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NASCAR 101: Drafting and Aerodynamics

Just what do they mean when you hear the race commentator say, "He's lost the draft!"?

Did you know that at super speedways like Daytona and Talladega two or more cars running nose-to-tail can run faster than one?

Really.

No foolin’.

But why?

Let the graphic seen below (courtesy of NASCAR) help you understand.


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