-Engine inches from the driver’s head, separated by at most a sheet of plexiglass (tough to tell from the pictures)

It’s not so much to minimize the fire, but to not move unnecessary weight.

Know what made of nitrogen and compresses nicely to inflate pneumatic tires?

The ant might not be the best analogy. Ants follow smell for navigation and the ink messes with that. You’re literially tearing up the path they are travelling.

Well that’s that.  The Autopian is blocked for me.

Stopping on the tracks is already illegal.

Back when they were actually stock cars that you could purchase add a roll cage to, and race, the challenge was to get a few more miles (laps) out of your fuel and tires. This lead to advancements in fuel delivery, suspension geometry, aerodynamics, etc.

Don’t tell them it’s a turn indicator.  Just say, “this lever turns the side camera on.  A green lamp will blink while in use.”

Since the whole point of NASCAR is to find ways to improve the industry, I think it’s a bit over the top for them to say, “no that looks funny, you can’t do it.”

Yep. The “Power” button simply sets the duty cycle.

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Excited to see what your new challenge is. (I have guesses)

Sounds like PCP.

Ate breakfast.

In 2005, medhelp.org was likely still on dialup.

put ‘em on rails.

“I’ll give you $500 for that C10 in your yard with a busted window.”

Came here to say just that. Especially with aluminum, a steel bit will eat right through it. The frame itself has plenty of leverage, and if you can increment by 32nds or 64ths it’ll just take a few passes.

Was Train Simulator too obvious to make this list?

The math teacher taught sex-ed.