And just in case the car does not pass the inspection, there's the opportunity for a quick fix. Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s team brings a conventional, but admittedly very nice, toolbox along.
And just in case the car does not pass the inspection, there’s the opportunity for a quick fix. Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s team brings a conventional, but admittedly very nice, toolbox along.
And if you look close enough, you may see quick fixes that are even less high-tech than a screwdriver. In some cases, even tape will do the job. We could not confirm if the tape in the picture was actually provided by the sponsor.
And if you look close enough, you may see quick fixes that are even less high-tech than a screwdriver. In some cases, even tape will do the job. We could not confirm if the tape in the picture was actually provided by the sponsor.
And yes, there is an actual gas station to fill 'em up.
And yes, there is an actual gas station to fill ’em up.
More technology, in its usual sense, can be seen in the pit lane. AMD's "Hot" passes allowed us to stay in the pit lane during the race, just a few feet away from the teams to get a better idea how teams us IT. Every team has a few computers and monitors,
More technology, in its usual sense, can be seen in the pit lane. AMD’s "Hot" passes allowed us to stay in the pit lane during the race, just a few feet away from the teams to get a better idea how teams us IT. Every team has a few computers and monitors,
The live feed - which, for example, includes track times - allows teams to draw conclusions how well their car is running compared to the competitions and prepare for adjustments to the car during the next pit stop.
The live feed - which, for example, includes track times - allows teams to draw conclusions how well their car is running compared to the competitions and prepare for adjustments to the car during the next pit stop.
Key data is derived from testing tread use: Other than in Formula 1, where sensors on the inside of the tire wall are used to automatically measure the remaining tread, NASCAR teams have to do the job manually.
Key data is derived from testing tread use : Other than in Formula 1, where sensors on the inside of the tire wall are used to automatically measure the remaining tread, NASCAR teams have to do the job manually.
An unexpected piece of high-tech, at least to us, was made available to NASCAR fans. The Fanview device receives the NASCAR data as well as a video feed. It isn't quite as user friendly as it could be, but it allows NASCAR fans to follow the race on their
An unexpected piece of high-tech, at least to us, was made available to NASCAR fans. The Fanview device receives the NASCAR data as well as a video feed. It isn’t quite as user friendly as it could be, but it allows NASCAR fans to follow the race on their
We noticed that the video quality was very different on different devices, with some streaming videos being as choppy as video on 28.8K modems. On some occasions, we also saw a 3-4 second delay between the events on the track and on the screen. Bright sun
We noticed that the video quality was very different on different devices, with some streaming videos being as choppy as video on 28.8K modems. On some occasions, we also saw a 3-4 second delay between the events on the track and on the screen. Bright sun
Besides technology, there are, of course, many other things to see behind the scenes at NASCAR. For example Indy 500 winner Sam Hornish Jr. (middle), who appeared to be somewhat disappointed that nobody recognized him for some time.
Besides technology, there are, of course, many other things to see behind the scenes at NASCAR. For example Indy 500 winner Sam Hornish Jr. (middle), who appeared to be somewhat disappointed that nobody recognized him for some time.
NASCAR drivers could be seen walking down the pit lane. Here is Jeff Burton ...
NASCAR drivers could be seen walking down the pit lane. Here is Jeff Burton ...
