For questions generally related to various automobile racing sports. For questions specifically related to Formula 1 and NASCAR, see the "formula-1" and "nascar" tags respectively.
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In FIA rules, how do passing rules apply to this situation?
Please examine the following diagram and forgive my crudeness. Please consider both cars to be traveling at relatively equal speed.
Under FIA rules, what are the correct decisions that the drivers ...
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Do caution laps count in average speed?
Often, when reporting the results of an automobile race, one will see a driver's average speed given. Does this average speed include caution laps, or are they discounted for the purposes of ...
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What is the purpose of drafting in nascar races?
Is there any strategy or reason to draft another car in NASCAR races?
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What caused the cars to leave the circuit? [closed]
In the following image are two race cards that were running cold slick tires and suspensions set to stiff with tire pressure set for a normal slick race.
How did they leave the circuit?
It has been ...
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Are there any Oval Track races in Europe? [closed]
In the US we seem to prefer oval races with high-speed banked turns to the street courses that seem to be favored in Europe. Are there any "superspeedway" tracks in europe?
