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NASCAR Teams Struggle with Data Issues Amid Practice Success

6/14/2025

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Michael McDowell and Todd Gilliland shone in NASCAR Cup Series practice at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, but frustration brewed as teams grappled with a malfunctioning telemetry data system. Crew chiefs lamented the loss of crucial analytics, which clouded race strategies. While some relished the nostalgic atmosphere, others stressed the need for dependable data to enhance performance and inform decisions.

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Story summary

Michael McDowell and Todd Gilliland shone in NASCAR Cup Series practice at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, but frustration brewed as teams grappled with a malfunctioning telemetry data system. Crew chiefs lamented the loss of crucial analytics, which clouded race strategies. While some relished the nostalgic atmosphere, others stressed the need for dependable data to enhance performance and inform decisions.