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    Why are races in NASCAR always counterclockwise ?

    Question #124402. Asked by shimonbentzvi. (Dec 09 11 1:40 PM)


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    		http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1001/why-are-races-always-run-in-a-counterclockwise-direction

    "Oval tracks for stock-car racing are common in the U.S.; they're counterclockwise because in stock cars the driver is on the left and if he loses control and crashes into a wall the right side will absorb most of the impact. (Presumably it's also easier for a driver on the left to cut a tight left turn.)"

    Dec 09 11, 2:26 PM

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