Part 2 of the NASCAR 101 series rolls off the grid with some helpful information about (almost) everything that happens in a NASCAR race. This episode was geared specifically for fans that are new to the sport, but also, longtime fans of racing who may not have learned some of the more technical aspects of what they are seeing.
Below is a directory of topics that will hopefully help you find some answers to some questions you never even knew you had, or were too afraid to ask.
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The episode guide is below! ----more----
3:00 - Practice and Qualifying
4:25 - Crew Chief
6:15 - Pre-race Tech
9:15 - Pace Car
10:55 - Scanners are awesome
12:10 - Spotters
16:17 - Why are the cars weaving back and forth?
19:05 - Green flag and restarts
19:38 - Yellow flags and competition cautions
21:20 - Tire wear and tire pressure
24:14 - Pit Stops
32:44 - Fuel Gauges and Speedometers
35:22 - Too Fast on Pit Road
36:55 - Other Flags (Black, Blue and Yellow, Red, Green and White Checkered)
39:04 - Stages
40:10 - Drafting
41:10 - Loose vs Tight
42:30 - Preferred Line or Groove
45:30 - Overtime? Yes, Overtime
47:23 - Bernard Pollard Questions Answered