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Daytona 500 Crash


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He was the #21?

Idiot.

Knew what he was doing with that bumping, especially the last one at the back corner, but was not cognizant of the large mass of cars all around and behind him?

 

Context. Context is important more often than not.

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Drivers are bumping and pushing at those speeds?  And the rules allow it?  That seems kind of insane, considering that it can cause serious or even fatal crashes.  NASCAR cars are really strong and safe, so is that why some drivers think they're driving bumper cars at a fair?  Do they think that they and the other drivers can't get hurt?

 

Seriously, I'm asking if the rules permit bumping and pushing at racing speeds, or will that driver be given some kind of penalty?

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27 minutes ago, Islander said:

Drivers are bumping and pushing at those speeds?  And the rules allow it?  That seems kind of insane, considering that it can cause serious or even fatal crashes.  NASCAR cars are really strong and safe, so is that why some drivers think they're driving bumper cars at a fair?  Do they think that they and the other drivers can't get hurt?

 

Seriously, I'm asking if the rules permit bumping and pushing at racing speeds, or will that driver be given some kind of penalty?

Bumping or pushing on the Superspeedways (Daytona, Talladega) is the best way to pass. It's all about the aero on those tracks. The cars can't pass on their own, they have to stay in the draft of the car in front. The more cars that are in a row and drafting, the faster they can go. They kind of racing is extremely dangerous, and every driver hates it. Nascar has been trying to find a solution to the speed at these 2 tracks, to keep it safe. 

Just think, these cars have about 60% of their normal HP at these 2 tracks, imagine what they would do unrestricted!

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