NASCAR game of chicken

I know very little about NASCAR, so I defer to Advanced NFL stats which has a great piece on NASCAR and game theory

I loved reading about the strategy of the race, particularly about the decision to make a risky pass against an opponent versus defending position by threatening a wreck. Both the ultimatum game and the game of chicken are relevant models.

My favorite part is the connection of game theory to a famous NASCAR fistfight that erupted from a game of chicken–talk about high stakes game theory!

Check out the first minute of this linked video to see the highlights and interviews with the drivers:

Youtube video: the infamous fistfight Daytona