In the point standings a First place is 175 points, Second place is 170 points then it drops down points for every position (see appendix C). The driver who leads the most laps in a single race gets 10 extra bonus points. The racer in last place gets 34 points. The teams must consider many things to win.
In order to win, teams have to understand the science of racing. The science of racing includes things like track surface, tire wear, aerodynamics, fuel consumption, and track line. The drivers usually changes their tires every 50 to 80 laps, unless if there is a caution flag. This depends on the track surface and tire type. Aerodynamics is also important because it controls your speed and how much grip the car has in the turns. Fuel usage is important to not lose the race by running out. They also have people that do a calculating.
Finally NASCAR is more mental than driving. To win you need a good team of smart people and a good pit crew. NASCAR can teach you math and science all at