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As NASCAR prepares to race in Mexico City this weekend, teams are confronting a set of distinctive challenges tied to the venue. Chief among them is the reduced oxygen at nearly 7,500 feet of elevation, which affects both the drivers and the equipment in ways the series rarely has to consider.
To cope, some competitors have turned to creative preparation methods designed to acclimate to the altitude. Adapting to such conditions adds an intriguing strategic wrinkle to the weekend, testing the ingenuity of teams as much as the skill of the drivers themselves.
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