NASCAR Sprint Cup: Ranking the Toughest Tracks on the Circuit

"Race the race track" is a common quote that comes from the mouth of crew chiefs and team owners in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series. Sometimes it comes down to not beating yourself.Some tracks are new, some are old, some are tougher on equipment, some are tougher on tires. But there is no doubt that drivers and teams take into account the race track they're running on and the way it might change and affect the way their car handles. Sometimes, the mechanics of the actual car fade away and leave you with tracks that simply provide for rougher racing. Finding the balance of critical mechanical and aerodynamics, as well as putting yourself in the correct position not to be wrecked, are crucial to end up in victory lane. Here, I examine ...

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