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drafting

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Drafting is when one car drives closely behind another car to go faster. It helps the second car because it has less wind pushing against it.

Technical Definition

Drafting is a technique used in racing where a driver closely follows another vehicle to reduce air resistance. This allows the trailing car to gain speed more easily and can help in overtaking the leading car.

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