It’s race day and life in the pit crew is like being a goalie, 99% boredom and 1% panic, working 12 hours a day every day. When I arrived at LOWES motor speedway in North Carolina, everyone was in this 99% boredom phase, or their “down time”. It’s 7 a.m. and the cars of each team sit in the one story tin garage building with unfinished concrete floors looking almost like it was temporary, halfway equipped for the upcoming race and surrounded by their respective crewmembers. As I walk through the
Danica Patrick, is a name commonly heard when talking about women competing in sports. Danica Patrick became famous by trying to be the fastest driver in NASCAR. Even before Danica there has been a total of 18 women that have competed in NASCAR (yahoosports). Many of these women are never really talked about, but now there is a new one on the track, and she’s making history with each lap on her race called life. With every race there has to be a starting line which is one true statement for Danica
anticipation to see the most famous race in the world. The Indianapolis 500 is an annual IndyCar race that has been run since 1916 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It is a race of great tradition that is supposed to represent the fastest racers in the sport at the fastest raceway in the sport. However, Tony George, President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IRL, is changing everything about the race and the sport. This year at Indy, Tony George and his Indy Car Racing League (IRL)) broke
Did u know that Dale Earnhardt, Sr. had a son that went on to be one of the best NASCAR drivers ever? Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is a NASCAR driver who is famous, but is really quite a shy guy. He ha won many cups, one of the most well known, the Daytona 500. There many acheivments that Dale has accomplished in his life, these are some of them. Dale was born in Concord, North Carolina, on October 10,1974. His father, Dale Earnhardt, Sr., was a successful NASCAR driver and built cars(“Dale Earnhardt, Jr
throughout the south. Eventually, people became interested and the audience grew. Now, there are over twenty racetracks located all across the United States NASCAR fans are unlike any other enthusiast you will see. On average, a ticket to the Bristol Motor Speedway will cost you well over eighty dollars. Then you must consider the added expenses such as gas, lodging, food, souvenirs, and for some a few alcoholic beverages. Also, for your avid race buff you may invest in a scanner. This will cost you
Dalton Inman Ms. Smith Business English January 8, 2015 Dale Earnhardt Sr. Dale Earnhardt Sr. was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina on April 29, 1951. Dale was raised by Ralph and Martha Earnhardt. He grew up around dirt track racing. Dale always went with his dad, Ralph Earnhardt, to the small dirt tracks. Ralph Earnhardt never was as famous as his son Dale, but was known for his very clean driving style. Dale Earnhardt quit school in ninth grade to race and to work as a mechanic. Dale started