Sprint Employee Race Guide

NASCAR Sprint Cup SeriesSTP 400

Program of Events

Kansas City, KSApril 21, 2013

Welcome Sprint Employees!In addition to your complimentary race tickets, Sprint and KansasSpeedway are also providing you with a Sprint Employee Track Passwhich will provide access to the Sprint FanWalk, Blackberry Smokeconcert and pre-race driver introductions.

There is so much to see and do at a race and we want to make sure you experience it to the fullest!

This guide will help you get the most out of your day and show you where to go, what to see and what to do.

We hope you enjoy the race!

Table of ContentsWelcome 1Attire 2Tickets 2,10-11Directions/Traffic 2-3Schedule of Events 4Kansas Speedway Favorites 5Sprint Employee Track Pass 6Sprint Unlimited Experience 7Sprint FanWalk 8Pre-Race Concert 9Driver Introductions 9Shuttles 11Kansas Speedway Track Map 12Guest Services 13-14Speedway Information 15-16Insider Information 17-24

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Ticket Distribution Tickets will be distributed Sunday, April 21 from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PMat a satellite location adjacent to the Sprint Unlimited Experiencewhich is located in Display Midway off of Daytona Drive, in frontof Gate A. There will be several signs set up on the side of DaytonaDrive pointing to our display location. You must present your SprintEmployee ID badge or valid ID at the time of pickup.Due to the high demand of tickets, only the registeredSprint employee who won tickets through the lottery maypick them up per the terms the employee agreed toduring registration.

Raceday Attire:Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and come prepared for theweather that day, whether it be sunscreen or rain gear.

Directions to Kansas SpeedwayKansas Speedway is located at 400 Speedway Boulevard in KansasCity, Kansas (intersection of I-70 and I-435) approximately 13 mileswest of downtown Kansas City, MO. Kansas Speedway has severalroutes to choose from on race day.

From Interstate 70:Take exit I-70 at 110th Street (exit No. 410). You'll be routed toSpeedway Boulevard, where parking attendants will direct you toTalladega Drive.

East of I-435:Take State Avenue (Highway 24) east to the speedway.

From I-435:Take Interstate 70 West to 110th Street (exit No. 410).

ParkingParking on Kansas Speedway property is free, however, surroundinglots may charge a fee. You can also visit www.kansasspeedway.comfor more information.

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Traffic Tips:

• Due to the volume of vehicles arriving at the Speedway onraceday, expect delays.

• Please use all available lanes on State Avenue whenarriving...you will be directed to the parking lots!

• Entry gates on State Avenue will close from East to West whenlots fill during inbound traffic.

• Do not park south of Speedway Blvd...Crossing four lanes oftraffic is dangerous and delays traffic flow.

• If you park in the Legends shopping area, you will not be ableto cross State Avenue until traffic is clear. For this reason it isrecommended that you park in Kansas Speedway parking lots.

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Schedule of Events

Sunday, April 21, 2013All times listed below are CT

6:00 AM Parking Lots Open

7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sprint Employee Ticket Pick-up

7:00 AM Sprint Unlimited Experience Open

8:00 AM – 1 Hour Post Race Sprint FanWalk and Main Gates Open

9:00 AM Track Access Gates Open from the grandstands

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Infield Track Activities

10:15 AM Blackberry Smoke Concert

11:00 AM Track Access from the Grandstands and Sprint FanWalk closes Note: Use the pedestrian tunnel or shuttles to access Sprint FanWalk

11:30 AM NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Introductions

12:00 PM Sprint Unlimited Experience Closes

12:00 PM NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400

NOTE: Schedule Subject to Change

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Our Top 4 Favorite Things to Do At Kansas SpeedwayThe Sprint Unlimited ExperienceWith racing simulators, driver appearances, gifts for Sprint customers and plenty of entertainment, the Sprint Unlimited Experience is the place to be at the track. See how we marketSprint to NASCAR fans firsthand! The Sprint Unlimited Experienceis located adjacent to the Sprint Employee Ticket Pick-Up location(near Gate A) and is open from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Sprint FanWalkLocated right in the heart of the infield, the Sprint FanWalk getsyou up close to the garage area where drivers, teams andNASCAR Officials are preparing for the race. Bring your camera!Open from 8:00 AM until an hour after the race ends, the SprintFanWalk is easily accessible using the track shuttles and the Turn 1/Gate D pedestrian tunnel.

Pre-Race Driver IntroductionsOne of the great traditions of the sport, drivers, along with celebrities and dignitaries, are introduced to the fans before therace. You can see it up close and right from the track!

Walk on the Track The banking at Kansas Speedway is 10.4 degrees on thefrontstretch – and standing on the track is the best way to put thatin perspective. Just like being on the field before a game, you canwalk right out onto the track just a few hours before the race.While you are there, make sure to sign the start/finish line to putyour own mark on the race. To access the track, use one of theTrack Access Gates from the grandstands between 9:00 AM –11:00 AM, or exit from the Sprint FanWalk during the sametimeframe.

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Sprint Employee Track PassAs part of your ticket package, you will receive a Sprint EmployeeTrack Pass. This pass will provide you unique access at KansasSpeedway. On race day, each ticket holder will be able to accesssome of the most exclusive parts of the track with the Track Pass.Join pre-race activities on the frontstretch lawn, get close to pitroad, and visit Sprint FanWalk.

Access Includes: • The Track: Walk down from your grandstand seats to the track

surface and see the Start/Finish line up close. Walk alongsidepit road and view the cars after NASCAR pre-race inspection(times vary per NASCAR).

• Driver Introductions: See the pre-race driver introductions up-close and personal.

• Pre-race Concert: Enjoy the pre-race concert live from the infield lawn.

• Explore Sprint FanWalk: See the NASCAR pre-race inspectionarea and visit Gatorade Victory Lane before the race.

• Q & A Sessions: Some of the top drivers, crew chiefs and personalities in racing will be on the Sprint FanWalk stage, answering questions from fans.

Schedule:

8:00 AM Sprint FanWalk Gates Open. Track Passes can accessinfield through the Turn 1/Gate D Pedestrian Tunnel.

9:00 AM Crossover Gates Open. Track Passes can access infieldthrough the gates at the bottom of the grandstands.

10:15 AM Kansas Speedway pre-race concert featuring Blackberry Smoke.

11:00 AM Crossover Gates closed for entry. Guests may only exitthe infield or go into Sprint FanWalk area. You must beon the infield grass by 11:00 AM if you want to seedriver introductions.

11:30 AM Driver Introductions. Immediately following driverintroductions, you will be escorted from the infield usingthe crossover gate closest to your grandstand seats.

12:00 PM Green flag!

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The Sprint Unlimited ExperienceThe Sprint Unlimited Experience is an interactive fan display thattravels to all NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. Annually, over550,000 race fans visit the display to interact directly with the Sprintbrand, learn about our products and services and get closer to thesport they love.

Sprint customers get even more. Any race fan that shows us theirSprint, Nextel, Boost or Virgin Mobile phone is admitted to theSprint Customer Rewards area. There they can get a warm “thankyou” for their business, a special gift and the opportunity to consultwith a customer service expert who can answer questions aboutservice plans, repair minor phone issues, swap out a battery andmore. It’s all about making our customers feel special and thankingthem for their loyal business.

Race fans are also offered the opportunity to give us their emailaddress, which lets us communicate with them after the race. Thisallows us to transform a one-time interaction at the track into anongoing monthly conversation about Sprint products throughInside Lane, our NASCAR sponsorship newsletter.

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Sprint FanWalkSprint FanWalk is an interactive area in the infield of the track that letsyou see inside the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series garages or check outVictory Lane. Once inside, you can watch the crew chiefs and teamswork on the cars, take a photo in Gatorade Victory Lane, watch theinspection process or just hang out.

It's not unusual for a NASCAR official to give fans the inside scoop onwhy a car is carefully inspected before and after qualifying andpractice. Sprint FanWalk is a great experience for race fans of any age.

To get to the Sprint FanWalk, track shuttles are available to transport you into the infield. You can also walk across the trackduring the timeframe when the track access gates are open (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM).

To access the Sprint FanWalk, you can use the Turn 1/Gate DPedestrian Tunnel (starting at 8:00 AM). You can also ride a trackshuttle into the infield or walk across the track during the timeframewhen the track access gates are open (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM).

Note that you will need to show your race ticket and Track Pass to gain entry into this area.

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Pre-race ConcertBlackberry Smoke will open pre-race festivities for the STP 400 witha high-energy concert on Sunday morning. Their music is bestdescribed as a combination of arena rock, bluegrass, gospel, souland southern rock. They have toured with The Marshall TuckerBand, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd and George Jones and are currentlyopening for Zac Brown Band on some of their national tour dates.You may also recognize some of their songs from films and videogames, including EA Sports NASCAR ’08.

Track pass holders can watch the concert from the infield startingat approximately 10:15 AM. The crossover gates will open at 9:00AM for access to this area. The track access/crossover gates forentrance into the infield will close promptly at 11:00 AM. Pleaseallow enough time to arrive at the concert area by 10:15 AM.

Driver IntroductionsAfter the Blackberry Smoke concert, stick around for DriverIntroductions at 11:30 AM. All 43 drivers set to drive in the STP 400are announced in front of tens of thousands of screaming fans.Be sure to cheer for your driver!

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Tickets Re-entry Policy: Guests are free to exit and re-enter Kansas Speedway by collecting a Pass Out Ticket as they exit the facility.Upon re-entry to Kansas Speedway, guests must show their original admission and surrender the Pass Out Ticket to the gate attendant.For more info go to http://www.kansasspeedway.com/GuestGuide/Gate-Policies.aspx

Non Permitted Items:

• Seat cushions with hollow tube construction will not be allowed

• Firearms, fireworks, sheath knives and items restricted by Local,State or Federal law

• Hard-sided coolers, thermos and insulated cups of any size

• No bicycles, folding chairs, flag poles, glass, umbrellas,scooters, skateboards or pets (trained assistance for thedisabled are welcome)

• Any bags, backpacks, suitcases or containers larger than the allowed size

Permitted Items:

• Soft side bag or cooler no larger than 14"x14"x14" or a clearplastic bag no larger than 18”x18”x4”

• Plastic and aluminum beverage containers are allowed, but noglass bottles will be permitted

• Binoculars, scanners, headsets and cameras (no professionallenses) that are worn separately over the neck or on the beltare also allowed

• Seat cushions carried separately are also allowed

• All items brought through a grandstand gate will be inspected

• Strollers (if accompanied by a child)**

**Strollers are permitted at Kansas Speedway; however, their use cannotinhibit guest movement or block any aisles. Strollers are NOT allowed intothe grandstands. Strollers can be left on the concourse underneath thegrandstands and can be secured by the guest to the chain link fence. Kansas Speedway is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

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Lost Ticket:

Kansas Speedway is unable to issue duplicate tickets and is not responsible for any tickets that are forgotten, lost, stolen,misplaced or destroyed.

Postponement:

If an event is postponed, the ticket for that postponed event will,as determined by Kansas Speedway, be honored on the date theevent is held. The date and time of the event(s) is subject tochange by Kansas Speedway and/or the track sanctioning bodyof the particular event.

Should the race be postponed until Monday for any reason, youwill need to adhere to standard time-off procedures with yoursupervisor. This program does not cover nor replace standardHR policies and procedures.

ShuttlesFan transportation in the form of shuttles, trams and trolleys willbegin on race day at 8:00 AM to one hour following thecheckered flag.

Shuttle Pick Up/Drop Off Locations:

• Gates A and D

• Motorcycle Parking (California Drive and Talladega Drive)

• Credentials/Security (France Family Drive and Daytona Drive)

• Campgrounds (Richmond and Daytona Drive, Daytona Driveand Phoenix Drive)

• Employee Parking Lot (Michigan and Daytona Drive #7)

• Sprint FanWalk (At the base of the Infield Scoring Tower)

If you are handicapped or in need of assistance with transportationaround the track please call dispatch at 913.328.5081 and ask fora van or shuttle to assist you.

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Sprint Unlimited Experience andEmployee Ticket Pick-Up

Sprint FanWalk

Pre-race Concert Area

Pit Road

Pedestrian Tunnel Entrance

First Aid Stations (Section 121 and 122)

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13Guest ServicesEmergency Assistance

Please call dispatch command center 913.328.5081 to report anemergency or any other incidents. Please report exact location andany additional information to help emergency personnel. In the eventof a life threatening emergency call 911.

In the event of an emergency situation at Kansas Speedway:

• Be aware of your surrounding and exit locations

• Stay alert and calm

• Pay attention to video boards and public address announcements

• Follow instructions of Kansas Speedway and/or local law enforcement officers

First Aid Stations:

Section 121 on the South Side (Turn1)

Section 122 on the North Side (Turn 4)

See Map on page 12

Need Assistance or Report a Problem

1. Text 69050

2. Type KSFAN

3. Add a space after KSFAN

4. Type Issue. Be very specific on location and issue.

Lost and Found:

Lost personal items such as keys, wallets, glasses, etc. may betaken to or claimed at Kansas Speedway Security Office locatedoutside of the track tunnel on the corner of France Family Driveand Daytona Drive.

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Lost children or parents may be reunited at the security officelocated in the base of the Wyandotte Tower just inside of TicketGate B. Lost children or parents in the infield may be reunited atthe information booth located adjacent to the Scoring Tower inthe center of the infield.

Vehicle Repair Assistance:

Support provided to assist guests with towing, lockouts and jumpstarts. Service will be available from 6:00 AM – 2 hours after theconclusion of race. Contact any parking, security or guestservices staff member to have a technician respond to yourvehicle’s location. Call 913.328.5255 for Assistance.

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Speedway InformationKansas Speedway400 Speedway BoulevardKansas City, KS 66111 Phone: 913.328.3300 www.kansasspeedway.com

Kansas Speedway has established a well-earned reputation forfast-paced action with heart-stopping sprints to the checkered flag.Boasting fantastic views in a state-of-the-art facility, the 1.5-milespeedway has become a fan favorite. Kansas Speedway will host tworaces in the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with one race being inthe “Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup” adding more excitement andtense racing in every turn!

In 2011, Kansas Speedway began construction on the HollywoodCasino located off Turn 2 of the speedway. Now open, the attractionfeatures 100,000 square feet of excitement. Features of the HollywoodCasino include various dining options, live entertainment and 52 game tables.

Track Facts:

Seating: 81,779 with capabilities to expand to more than 150,000

Track Specifications: 1.5-mile tri-oval

Banking: 17-20 variable banking in the turns, 10.4 degree on thefrontstretch, 5 degree on the backstretch

16Track Width: 55 feet wideLength of Frontstretch: 2,685 feetLength of Backstretch: 2,207 feetNumber of Pits: 44 pit stallsPit Road Length: 2,573 feetPit Road Width: 64 feetGarage Size: 4 garages accommodating 119 cars

Track Stats:

• Qualifying Record: Kasey Kahne, 191.360 mph (October 20, 2012)

• Race Record: Denny Hamlin, 144.122 mph (April 22, 2012)

• 2012 STP 400 Winner: Denny Hamlin

After the Race:

• If you plan to stay until the end of the race, please be aware thatthere will be traffic delays exiting. If you want to avoid traffic andintend to leave early, we recommend leaving your seats no laterthan Lap 245 (of 267).

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Insider InformationYour Sprint Employee Track Pass lets you walk up and down PitRoad before the race. Whether a team wins or loses the race isoften decided on pit road. The next few pages include insiderinformation about what happens on pit road before the racebegins and how the teams prepare for the big race.

NASCAR Changes for 2013 5 facts of the NSCS Generation-6 Car

1.) Brand Identity

Nearly two years in the making, today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series cars more closely resemble those found on the showroom floor, with eye-catching bodylines and stylish features giving each model its distinctive appearance. Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota are the manufacturers as Dodge will not compete in 2013.

2.) Safety Enhancements

Additions of a forward roof bar and a center roof support bar to the roll cage will reinforce integrity and increase the crush structure of the roof. Larger roof flaps improve liftoff numbers.

3.) Slim and Trim

Total weight of the car has been reduced by 150 pounds (80 less on right side; 70 less on left side). Minimum weight of driver has also decreased from 200 to 180 pounds. All cars must weigh a minimum of 3,300 pounds ready to compete (w/ fuel, oil, water) without driver.

4.) Stamp of Approval

With exception of a carbon fiber rear deck lid and hood, all body panels are now produced and individually stamped by the manufacturer for verification.

5.) Your Name Here

Driver names will be featured on the upper portion of the windshield; sponsor decals and car numbers have been removed from headlight and taillight areas and now appear on front and rear bumpers; also, a single sponsor logo will be permitted on the roof of the cars.

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• Pit stalls are selected based on qualifying results. The fastestqualifier selects the location of their pit stall first and the remainder of the field follows.

• Crew members spray the ground of their pit stall with soda orjuice to help provide more traction for their members and carduring pit stops.

• On a four-tire stop, the team will attempt to change all four tiresand fill the car with 17.75 gallons of fuel in 12-16 seconds. Manyraces have been won or lost based on pit stop results.

• Crew chiefs make the crucial decision whether to do a two orfour-tire stop, or stop for fuel only.

• Only 6 crew members are allowed over the wall during a pitstop. The over the wall crew consists of the front tire changer,front tire carrier, rear tire changer, rear tire carrier, jack man, andgas man.

• Each pit stop is recorded and reviewed to identify mistakes,areas for improvement and exceptional performances. Smallcameras are located above the pit stall to catch all of the action.

• The pit wagon or “war wagon” holds all the necessaryequipment needed to repair the car in the event of a crash. Forheavily damaged stock cars, the team will have to take the carto the garage for repairs.

• Pit road speed is determined by NASCAR and is different fromtrack to track - it can be as slow as 30 mph at short-trackssuch as Bristol and Martinsville, and as fast as 55 mph atsuperspeedways such as Pocono and Talladega. NASCAR rulesallow for a 5-mph buffer over the posted speed limit. If a driveris caught speeding on pit road, they are penalized and mustpass through pit road on the next lap causing them to losevaluable positions.

19 • Sunoco is the official fuel of NASCAR. The gas is regulated byNASCAR and free to all teams. The gas cans are taken to thefueling station and refilled after each pit stop. NASCAR SprintCup Series cars do not have fuel gauges, therefore, the teamwill measure the amount of fuel put into the car during eachstop by weighing the remaining fuel from each dump can. Byknowing the weight per gallon of gas, a team’s crew chief candetermine how many laps the car can run before it isnecessary to make another fuel stop.

• Often during the race, celebrity guests sit on pit boxes.Celebrity NASCAR fans have included Tom Cruise, PatrickDempsey, Angie Harmon, Tim Tebow, Bubba Watson, NickLachey, Sophia Vergara and Adam Sandler.

20Tires

• Each team has crew members dedicated specifically to tireissues, as tires are such a crucial part of a car’s handling.

• Teams pay nearly $1,700 a set for Goodyear tires ($421 each).

• A team will typically use from 8 to 14 sets of tires per race.

• All tires that will be used for this race are treadless, which iswhy the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series does not race in the rainon oval shaped tracks like Kansas Speedway.

• At tracks one mile or greater in length, teams are required torun an “inner liner” as a safety precaution.

• Tires are delivered filled to standard PSI. The teams then bleedsome of the air and replace it with nitrogen, which is morestable at higher temperatures and allows the tire to retain itscircumference as it heats up.

• Racing tires have an average life of 150 miles, but that variesgreatly depending on track length and pit strategy.

21Communication

• Drivers and their crew chiefs are able to communicate duringthe race via assigned radio frequencies.

• In addition to talking with their crew chiefs, drivers are also incommunication with their “spotter”, a team member who sitsabove the racetrack and is responsible for alerting the driverand crew of potential track issues.

• Listen to a team's in-car audio on your Sprint device bydownloading the NASCAR Mobile '13 application in the AppStore or Google Play.

Engines

• At the beginning of the 2012 season, NASCAR required thatall NASCAR Sprint Cup Series engines use fuel injection.

• Some benefits of NASCAR’s new fuel injection enginesinclude increased engine efficiency and greater control offuel consumption.

22Fun Facts

• During weekends, most drivers spend their time in their motorhomes in the restricted Driver/Owner Motorhome lot.This area is located to the left of the NASCAR Sprint CupSeries garage at Kansas Speedway.

• NASCAR Sprint Cup Series cars do not have headlights, butrather headlight stickers.

• In-car temperatures often reach above 130 degrees and only the driver’s helmet is air-conditioned.

• Drivers can lose 5 to 10 pounds during a race through sweat.

• Richard Petty is credited with inventing the window net to helpkeep drivers arms inside the car to avoid injuries during a crash.

• In the turns, NASCAR drivers can experience 3 G’s of forceagainst their bodies, comparable to the forces pressing downon shuttle astronauts at liftoff.

• SAFER barriers, which NASCAR has installed at most tracks,reduce crash impacts on drivers by 70 percent or more. SAFERstands for "Steel and Foam Energy Reduction."

• One of Mark Martin’s hobbies is flying, and he often flieshimself to races instead of hiring a pilot.

• Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has a replica of a Western town (known asWhiskey River) on his 140-acre homestead, complete withsaloon, vintage gas station, 18 go-karts and a six-hole, par-3golf course in Kannapolis, NC.

• Denny Hamlin has a full basketball court at his home, completewith scoreboard and official NBA basketballs from the CharlotteBobcats, where he enjoys courtside seats.

• Be sure to follow Miss Sprint Cup on Facebook, Instagram andTwitter (@MissSprintCup) for behind-the-scenes news andinsights!

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24Track Vocabulary

Drafting – The first car cuts through the air and creates lessresistance for the rear car. All cars following the lead car will catchthe “draft” and will run faster as the air is flowing over the cars.Loose –When the rear tires lose traction before the front tires do,causing the car to want to spin out.Tight –When the car wants to drive straight rather than turn. Thedriver must work harder to make the car turn. This condition, as wellas a “loose” condition, can often be adjusted during a pit stop. Groove – The preferred driving lane through the turn. There may bea high groove and/or a low groove.Lucky Dog – The first car one lap down to the leader during a caution period is allowed to make up his lap and join the lead lapcars as the last car on the lead lap. Spotter – Team member(s) located on top of the grandstandsallowing him/her to see the entire track. The spotter is in communi-cation with the driver and crew chief via radio and alerts him/her toany potential track issues (accident, cars passing, pits open, etc.).SAFER Barrier – (Steel And Foam Energy Reduction Barrier) Astructure developed after years of testing that has been installed inthe turns at all NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tracks to protect driversfrom injury in the event that they hit the wall. Marbles – Bits of rubber and other material on the track, usuallyabove the racing groove, that may cause a driver to wreck if he hitsit at high speed. “Marbles” is the term used because this materialis like driving on marbles if hit at a high speed. Sticker tires – Brand new tires with the manufacturer stickers stillon them. Tear-offs – Clear Lexan sheets that adhere to the windshield of therace cars. These can be torn off during pit stops essentially creatinga “clean windshield”. Teams will use 6 – 8 tear-offs on the driver’sside windshield during a race, less on the passenger side.Wedge –Wedge refers to “pressure” put on the rear wheels of thecar. A term used to describe an adjustment teams make to the carvia the rear window. More wedge puts more of the wheel surfaceon the track, (tightening up the car), less wedge puts less of thewheel surface on the track (loosening up the car).

Notes:

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series word mark & logo are trademarks of the NASCAR, Inc. and Sprint.