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but wouldn't they need to keep both hands on the wheel? And the wheel is bit removed from the window? I guess they are looking at differences in the hundredths

but wouldn't they need to keep both hands on the wheel? And the wheel is bit removed from the window? I guess they are looking at differences in the hundredths of decimal points.

bcraven 3y ago
From that link: "He was for all intents and purposes driving with one hand on the wheel, which you probably can only do when you’re as talented and as experienced as Rowdy."
slicing360 3y ago
If you watch at the beginning of his pole lap, you can see he is driving almost entirely one-handed for the first part of the lap: https://x.com/NASCARONFOX/status/1757963422874906969?s=20 https://x.com/NASCARONFOX/status/1757963422874906969?s=20 Also, the margins at super speedways are really small and this opening is the least aerodynamic piece of the car so altering that opening can definitely come with benefits that could make a difference.