NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series is about to get much truckier as the 2014 models switch to new bodywork that more closely resembles the production vehicles they represent. The Toyota Tundra, Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150 are all switching
Toyota Motor entered Nascar ten years ago and made history as the first manufacturer headquartered outside the U.S. to compete in the sport. The reception was a tad chilly. “When the Japanese go racing, it's like going to war,” said Nascar team owner
Stewart said on the show that NASCAR has changed a great deal since Petty won 200 races. “He drove in an era when he had cars that were superior to what everybody else was running a lot,” Stewart said. “I think he forgets that NASCAR has changed a lot
Nascar driver salaries have been shaved in recent years with fewer dollars available as sponsors cut back on their financial commitments to teams. Drivers that once made $4-6 million in salary are getting re-signed to deals for $3 million in some cases.
In this essay, I examine whether NASCAR's safety enhancements actually cause competitors to behave more recklessly. Originally published on NASCARnomics. The short answer is, "Yes; increased safety associates with