Glossary / General

restarts

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Too Afraid to Ask

A restart is when the race starts again after a yellow flag. Everyone bunches up, and it’s a moment where drivers can gain spots—or get shuffled back.

Technical Definition

In NASCAR, a restart happens when the race resumes after a caution period. Restarts are often chaotic because cars are regrouping, drivers are jockeying for position, and timing can make or break track position.

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