2007-08-29 05:40:38 · 8 answers · asked by lefty 1 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ NASCAR
Nascar does not judge speed by radar. They judge it by time and distance. This is similar to the VASCAR systems used by most highway patrol units across the nation. Basically the measure the time it takes you to cross a known distance. This is way more accurate than radar systems. They perform these measurements at different intervals across pit row. If you fail at any one you are brought back for a stop-n-go penalty.
2007-08-29 06:54:38 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The drivers are told what pit road speed will be during their drivers meeting prior to the race that they all have to attend, they have gauges on their dash board for speeds and rpms, these guys are smart and know how to use them, and also crew chiefs in the pit boxes remind them... no one wants a pit road penalty for speeding...
2007-08-29 17:55:53 · answer #2 · answered by Go Team Penske 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With that many cars so close together you wouldn't be able to tell who's speed is showing. Trying to find your pit without crashing is more important than looking up at sign as you drive under it.
2007-08-29 12:47:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Part of the challenge of the sport of driving a cup car for the driver is to pay attention to what gear they are in and to readings on the tachometer to monitor speed. And who said NASCAR wasn't a sport or was for dummies ? lol
2007-08-29 13:08:11 · answer #4 · answered by Honey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
emiller said it all! They can guage their speed with the rpm's, it's all about control.
Go Jr.>>>>
2007-08-29 16:12:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that he means for the spectators, not for the drivers.
2007-08-29 12:56:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't they just put speedometers in the cars then??
2007-08-29 12:53:30 · answer #7 · answered by shaggy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the dumbest rules ever.
2007-08-29 16:08:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋