Know Before We Go: What Mars Exploration and IndyCar Racing Have in Common

When you're going 200 mph — or preparing to send humans millions of miles away — small details make a big difference when the margin for error is slim. Before they ever hit the track, race car drivers study every turn, surface change, and possible risk in advance of race day. Free to watch on Dr.Doc Kids.

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