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World Business: A Day in the Life of NASCAR 19/11/2010 | PBS

Duration: 06:49
Program: World Business #1039
Broadcast Date: Nov. 19, 2010

World Business: NASCAR is easily the most popular motorsport in the US, and many people dream of flying round its oval circuits at speeds of over 200mph. Of course, only a tiny fraction of drivers actually make it to the big time. But what's it like when you actually get there? We tagged along with one driver for a day to see what's involved, and also to find out how the sport itself is handling a recession that's proving both long and painful. Reporter: Alex de Jong

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Post Date: November 29, 2010