Students will collect data and analyze the data using graphs and regressions to understand conservation of energy and exponential decay. Then use the analysis to decide fuel strategies

NASCAR cars run on gas and a team’s fuel strategy on race day can be a huge factor on winning versus losing. The T80SRC car, on the other hand, is an electric car; so as the fuel drains, its performance worsens. T80SRC teams also have to devise a fuel strategy. For example, when should you do a pit stop to replace the battery or should you simply add two batteries to the car? This lesson will explore the drain on the battery of a car through various means.