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You Can't Win Races...

...without getting the science right. This is where you can learn the science behind the speed. There's something for everyone, from teachers to racers seeking to make their cars go a little faster.

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...the details that make cars go and cars go fast. Here are materials that will really get your attention. Video of fast cars and race car engineers are coupled with curricular that address National and State science and math standards. Our newer materials focus on energy, a topic of great importance for your students.

SPEEDLab

SPEEDLab

This is where you learn to go fast, prevent crashes and turn (right and left). A video glossary explains the jargon and why it's important to have the right amount of wedge, not be too loose or tight, and know when you're about to hit the chip. (This is the former stock car science website.)

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...for yourself. Video segments teach you the things you wonder about watching a race, from safety to speed. Featuring drivers like Carl Edwards, Jeff Gordon and Brian Vickers, plus the scientists and engineers responsible for their ability to go fast.

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12. 20. 2009
An article on materials science and NASCAR from the MRS Bulletin
04. 27. 2009
A new Module about gears and a Race Gear module about transmissions have been posted.
04. 14. 2009
A new Crew Chief Note added about Power and Torque and a new Race Gear module Comparing Engines
03. 27. 2009
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