Category: Brian Vickers
Vickers, Blood Clots and Sitting Down
It was a shock to hear that Brian Vickers' season is over. He was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs and legs. The treatment for blood clots is blood thinners and that means that any type of injury could be fatal because he could bleed to death.… more »
The Science Says Talladega Needs More than Minor Rules Changes
11/02/09 | by diandra ![[mail]](img/envelope.gif)
| Categories: Carl Edwards, Aerodynamics, Brian Vickers, Roof flaps, Talladega, Ryan Newman, Daytona
| Categories: Carl Edwards, Aerodynamics, Brian Vickers, Roof flaps, Talladega, Ryan Newman, Daytona NASCAR had not one but two drivers on their roofs yesterday at Talladega. Ryan Newman's wreck was by far the most spectacular, but I had to wince at Mark Martin looking a little shook up and disgusted during the post-infield-care-center interview. I don'… more »
Dave Moody is My Muse (aka Why Stock Cars Slow Down When They Turn)
08/26/09 | by diandra | Categories: Force, Aerodynamics, Downforce, Brian Vickers, centripetal acceleration, Scott Speed, Moody, Dave, New Hampshire
| Categories: Force, Aerodynamics, Downforce, Brian Vickers, centripetal acceleration, Scott Speed, Moody, Dave, New Hampshire I have a new car (see below and 10 bonus points to anyone who can identify the make and model). The passenger (the mammal in the backseat) is my visual aid for the Science of NASCAR talks when I explain what the 'hound dog position' is.
The new car… more »
