Each of the racing circuits in NASCAR possesses its own character which silently influences all the events that occur throughout a race. A viewer might think that tracks are merely loops of asphalt but in the real sense, each of these tracks is a self-loyal ecosystem. It is the shape, length, banking, surface and layout of a track that define the movement of cars, the assaulting of corners, as well as the construction of strategies by the teams. The design of the track is not the scenery backdrop. It is a working force that determines the results between the start of the lap and the checkered flag.

One of the initial factors which modify the behavior of racing is the track length. Short tracks squeeze the whole field in a small area. Drivers are exposed to traffic on a daily basis and it is difficult to find clean laps. Laps are relatively short, so the margin is half a second and may cost several positions. It is an environment that rewards patient and accurate as well as mentally disciplined drivers. Rash driving is mostly resulting in collision, ruined vehicles, and missed chances.

Median songs produce a very alternative beat. Cars have much greater speeds and stay at wide-open throttle. Aerodynamic equilibrium is very important. When a car is overtaking another car, turbulent air decreases downforce of the front tires. This is loss of grip and thus hard to turn. Pilots need to be trained on how to control this aerodynamic wake.

Clean air is made a competitive advantage. The most dominant car usually performs better due to the fact that it is not obstructed by the turbulent air. Track position is therefore very useful. Drivers and Teams will give priority to keeping at the front even at the cost of speed in the short term.

Handling at long run is extremely important on intermediate tracks. Laps are built up and tires lose their grip slowly. A car which is fast at the beginning of a run will turn to be unstable in the later stages. A balanced car can slow down initially but become better as compared to other cars. The teams seek to have setups that are consistent instead of optimum.

The superspeedways are new to introduce a totally new concept of racing. The cars are moving in close trains and in some cases just inches apart. Drafting enables automobiles to cut air resistance because of running behind other cars. Speed is not only acquired through horsepower by the drivers, but also through the order of the pack.

Cooperation and competition co-exist in the case of superspeedways. Drivers can collaborate with each other on a temporary basis to progress even when they are competitors. When they are in front line, the same drivers are aggressive. Timing becomes everything.

Minor errors are big consequences. Even a minor failure to align cars may cause chain reactions that may involve numerous cars. Consciousness and expectation are important survival skills.

Road courses require more of a traditional circuit racing skill base. Drivers will be required to make hard brakes, down-shift, and left and right turns. Accuracy takes the place of impetus. Passing zones are transformed to braking zones. Errors are corrected instantly by spending time or going off track.

High-performance cars that are used in road courses are configured so that the braking and corner exit traction are emphasized, not at straight-line speed. The technique of the driver becomes very apparent. Quick steering and flawless pedal action distinguish between good and bad performers.

Diversity is being tracked, which makes NASCAR unpredictable. There is no one setup, driving style and strategy that works everywhere. Flexibility is made the character of elite competitors.Tracks are not the places of passivity. They are the ones that influence the competition.That is what makes the awareness of NASCAR real.