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One of the stereotypical American things is the love and fascination of NASCAR as they race against one another at top speeds in an attempt to win the race. However, there are a lot of interesting little facts that you might not be privy to as you are watching a big race, and today, we are going to teach you some of them as they could really blow your mind.
The NASCAR Cup Series Championship is one of the biggest events on the sports calendar as we see the best of the best competing against one another, and now you will know everything there is to know about NASCAR heading into the race.
When you hear people say NASCAR, don’t you think that it is a word like how Premier League Soccer is? Well, you would be wrong, as just like many of the North American sports leagues, NASCAR is just an acronym, and it stands for National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. Try dropping that one in the conversation when you are watching a pit stop during a huge race and see if people know it.
This is going to talk about a few different things here but let’s start with the heart rate that drivers sustain during a race. Their heartbeat is sitting at approximately 120-150 beats per minute throughout the entirety of the event. To compare this to what that heart rate is, this is what a marathon runner will have as they compete in an event.
Another big thing is that drivers need to manage their weight. If they are too light or heavy, the car is not going to be able to compete at optimal levels. Drivers are supposed to weigh in at 200 pounds with their suit and helmet on as the car’s total weight of 3,450 pounds needs to be…
