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NASCAR has pushed back the restart zone for this weekend’s events at Circuit of the Americas to just off the final corner as drivers hit the frontstretch. “The restart zone in the past was just bef…
NASCAR has moved the restart zone for the upcoming events at Circuit of the Americas to just off the final corner to improve safety and reduce chaotic situations at the start of races. The decision was made in collaboration with drivers and NASCAR officials following previous incidents of cars being tightly packed together heading into Turn 1. By spreading out the field before the first corner, NASCAR aims to minimize collisions and risky maneuvers during restarts. The change in the restart zone location is similar to adjustments made at the Chicago and Indianapolis courses last year, which led to smoother restarts and less incidents. Drivers will now have to stay in their lanes until they exit the restart zone, potentially resulting in a more professional and controlled start to the races at Circuit of the Americas.
