Why do NASCAR fans drive trucks and Formula One fans drive yachts?

Part-Time Genius

English - March 09, 2018 18:30 - 39 minutes - 36 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
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Sure, we've watched Pixar's Cars a few times. But doesn't mean we know anything about racing. Will and Mango dive into the strangely boozy origins of NASCAR, why you might need a yacht to enjoy Formula One, and how driver Dick Trickle made sure every race got off to a smoking start. (Spoiler: it involved drilling a couple holes in his helmet.)

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