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Empathy is complicated in a selfish, results-based business like NASCAR
As soon as the green flag waves, drivers are all out for themselves, but are there instances when the stars of NASCAR feel empathy for their rivals?


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Empathy is complicated in a selfish, results-based business like NASCAR
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