Most motorsports are set up to make collisions as unlikely as possible. Figure-eight racing is not, and that’s why we love it. Many of us may know figure-eights as a staple of demolition derby nights, ...

I'll be the first to admit it—I don't really know anything about Figure 8 racing. If you take a technical look at it, the cars have to turn in both directions, so the setup should be neutral. Beyond ...