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Explaining front bumpers in NASCAR Cup Series cars

November 1, 2026 03:55 PM

After Carson Hocevar aggressively brake-checks Austin Cindric twice and left Cindric's car looking rough, the studio crew explains how NASCAR's safer, softer bumpers work to reduce the risk to the driver.

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