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Game Theory at 190mph

Posted by michael on from the bump-and-run dept.

cameronm writes "A recent article in Slate discusses the value of NASCAR racing as a tool to study Game Theory. You can view the original study at FirstMonday."

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  1. Re:Why fans like NASCAR by chunkwhite86 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    To quote an AC:

    Dwane, Bubba, and Randy go to a NASCAR race on Saturday afternoon. The beer vendor will only sell two beers at a time and each redneck can only carry three beers at a time. One of the good ole' boys must stay in the bleachers to save seats for the other two. What is the minimum number trips from the stands to the beer vendor to get all the boys liqored up before the race?

    I believe this "math problem" sums up nascar quite nicely.

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