Building SPEED: The Mathematics and Science of NASCAR

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Building SPEED: The Mathematics and Science of NASCAR November 20, 2010

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Building SPEED: The Mathematics and Science of NASCAR. November 20, 2010. How we started…. Dr. Diandra Leslie- Pelecky www.buildingspeed.org. About Us…. Dr. David Royster ([email protected]) Dr. Molly Fisher ([email protected]) Dr. Jennifer Wilhelm ( [email protected] ). - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Building SPEED: The Mathematics and Science of NASCAR

November 20, 2010

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How we started…

• Dr. Diandra Leslie-Pelecky• www.buildingspeed.org

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About Us…

• Dr. David Royster ([email protected])

• Dr. Molly Fisher ([email protected])

• Dr. Jennifer Wilhelm ([email protected])

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Paperwork

• Photo Release Form• Random Numbers• Pre-Survey– Enter Number on top left– Check box to agree (if you agree…)

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Gentlemen (and ladies!), Start Your Engines!!!

• Pit Stalls• What Makes a Track “Fast”?• Championship Points Formula• Balance/Center of GravityTires• Gears