{"id":5380,"date":"2022-09-05T14:47:37","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T14:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorracingsports.com\/?p=5380"},"modified":"2022-09-05T14:48:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T14:48:00","slug":"why-do-nascar-drivers-drive-so-close-to-the-wall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorracingsports.com\/why-do-nascar-drivers-drive-so-close-to-the-wall\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do NASCAR Drivers Drive So Close to the Wall?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you\u2019ve ever watched international track stars running a race, you\u2019ll know that one\u2019s position on the track is key to one\u2019s overall racing strategy. When it comes to tracks of an even, regular shape, the general idea seems to be to get to and stick to the inside track as much as possible. In the world of NASCAR, however, it\u2019s not that simple at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although the inside of an oval speedway is the shortest route it is rarely the quickest. Driving closer to the outside wall in NASCAR races allows for faster speeds due to shallower turning and less braking. This often equates to faster lap times and is why NASCAR drivers drive close to the wall of an Oval Racetrack.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we are going to explore the reasons behind NASCAR drivers\u2019 apparent \u201chugging\u201d of the outside wall on the track <\/strong>which seems to happen with alarming frequency. If the track is an oval, isn\u2019t the inside part of the track the shortest and therefore the fastest route? The answers to these and other related questions may surprise you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n