WeatherSTEM Fusion: Winds and Racecars

• Winds can act as unbalanced forces, pushing the race cars in one direction. Today, at , the wind is blowing at MPH from a direction of °. Would this be a good day for a race? Find a partner and discuss why or why not.
• Write a short paragraph explaining what a driver should do in the event of a strong crosswind blowing from the direction of the infield toward the stands. Remember that drivers go around the track in a counter-clockwise direction.

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