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NASCAR drivers have significantly contributed to advancements in bobsled technology through their involvement in the sport and the application of their racing expertise. Geoff Bodine, a former NASCAR driver, and 1986 Daytona 500 winner, founded Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, Inc., which constructed the fastest bobsled in the world, known as the "Night Train" [1][5]. Bodine brought NASCAR principles, competitive savvy, and 3-D design software to bear in building a gold-worthy bobsled [3]. His efforts have helped provide the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation with sleds designed involving NASCAR technology [7]. The Americans rode a new generation of high-tech sleds, designed by a team that once built racing cars for NASCAR [4]. The synergy between NASCAR and bobsledding has led to improvements in aerodynamics, steering mechanisms, and overall sled design [1][5][7]. NASCAR drivers have also transitioned to bobsledding, contributing to Team USA's success with their racing experience [2]. The collaboration between NASCAR and bobsled technology has been a win-win, with NASCAR drivers and engineers applying their knowledge to enhance bobsled performance and contributing to the sport's renaissance [4][6][7]. Here are some images showcasing the intersection of NASCAR and bobsled technology: