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Greenville-Pickens Speedway in Easley, S.C., held its last race in 2022. The track is at the center of debates over redevelopment and the future of local racing facilities. Tony Crescibene/flickr

‘Right to race’ laws and the battle over America’s local racetracks

State lawmakers are trying to shield tracks from nuisance lawsuits − but the larger threat may be rising land values and redevelopment pressures.
Acceleration and thermal energy are physics concepts that can be applied to stock car racing. Jon Feingersh/The Image Bank via Getty Images

Why US schools need to shake up the way they teach physics

Making physics more engaging means meeting students where they are, highlighting the ways in which it plays a role in their communities.
The laws of physics are on display at the Daytona International Speedway. Action Sports Photography/Shutterstock.com

NASCAR may be the fastest way to learn about physics

High speeds, the threat of dangerous crashes, the excitement of the crowd – and the laws of physics on full display. A physicist explains the science of NASCAR.

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