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NASCAR Cup young drivers

Dr. Diandra: Are young drivers taking over NASCAR Cup Series?

Drivers under age 30 have won the last 11 NASCAR Cup points races. Dr. Diandra explains why that isn’t as impressive as it sounds.

Atlanta superspeedway

Dr. Diandra: How NASCAR teams prepare to run a brand-new track

A race team starts its preparation for the next track by reviewing all the data they collected during previous visits. But what if there’s no data to review?

Atlanta superspeedway

Dr. Diandra: What makes reconfigured, repaved Atlanta a Superspeedway?

Atlanta Motor Speedway is a 1.5-mile track. Dr. Diandra explains why we expect its new configuration to race more like Daytona and Talladega.

A sketch of the shape of Charlotte Motor Speedway, showing its symmetry

Dr. Diandra: Sciencing Out Phoenix Raceway

A deep dive into the track and stage points will help you finalize your fantasy lineup and get ready to enjoy today’s race at Phoenix.

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