About the Race
About the Car
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Like all of the cars in NASCAR's top flight, the Team 20 car is a combination of style, speed, and elite racing technology—built to exceed even the strictest NASCAR standards. To take an exclusive look inside a typical Cup Series racecar, just pick a topic below.
About the CarNASCAR Q&A and Vocabulary
What does NASCAR stand for?
NASCAR stands for the "National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing".
What is the banking of a racetrack?
A racetrack's banking refers to the sloping of a racetrack, particularly at a curve or a corner, from the apron to the outside wall. The degree of banking refers to the height of a racetrack's slope at the outside edge.
What is Happy Hour?
Happy Hour is the slang term for the last official practice session held before an event. It usually takes place the day before the race and after all qualifying and support races have been staged.
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