For a really simple improvement to the visuals, smooth the data with smoothing splines before performing the race, then subsample/interpolate between your data

For a really simple improvement to the visuals, smooth the data with smoothing splines before performing the race, then subsample/interpolate between your data points for a smoother feel. Every time I see the "ka-chunk" as yearly data is iterated through in lockstep fashion, especially on a certain corner of the internet where "data is (or should be) beautiful", I cringe.