What can you tell me about Stock Car Racing?
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What do you remember about the Formula One race courses?
Flat and twisty!
Where is Miss Erin?
The Finish Line!
What are they celebrating? Who was the sponsor?
They WON! This car was the fastest in 2023 at the Daytona 500.
Why are race tracks banked?
It shifts the car’s weight to the inside of the turn, increases traction/grip. This fights the centrifugal force so cars corner at higher speeds in control
What does the Black and White checkered flag mean?
The End of the race!
How long is a drag race track?
1320 feet or 1/4 mile!
What can you tell me about Drag Racing? https://youtu.be/-VF0JwxQqcA
What Tour did Miss Erin go on over the summer in Daytona Beach?
Daytona International Speedway
Where were the first Stock Car (NASCAR) races held? https://youtu.be/DKzZLauXBus
Daytona Beach
What do you remember about a Rally Race Track?
It was the winner in 2023!
Where is Miss Erin?
On the Race Track!
How much weight does a driver typically lose during a race?
During a race, a NASCAR driver can lose up to 10 pounds in body sweat.
How big is the Daytona Speedway?
You could put 15 of Florida's largest sporting (non-racing) venues and place them infield, they would ALL fit. (6 college stadiums, 3 NFL 2 MLB 2 NBA 2 NHL)
Can you tell the sponsor of the car behind Miss Erin? What is a Sponsor?
Loves Truck Stop. A company that gives money or stuff in exhange for advertising.
What do you remember about Rally Racing?
Can you name any NASCAR drivers?
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What do you remember about a Rally Race Track?
A variety of surfaces, unknown to drivers ahead of time
How does a race end?
At the checkered Finish Line!
What do you remember about a Stock Car (NASCAR) course?
Banked oval!
Have you ever been inside a race car? https://youtu.be/iPSj0Qjh00I
What can you tell me about a Formula 1 Car Racing?
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Where have many speed records been set that is NOT a race track? (hint..pass the ****)
Bonneville Salt Flats
How fast do NASCAR cars go?
NASCAR cars can reach speeds of up to 200 mph on superspeedways, 175 mph to 190 mph on intermediate tracks, and 125 mph to 145 mph on short tracks.
How many parts of a race car can you remember?
Chassis, engine, tires, steering wheel, brakes...
How long do you think it takes them to change a tire? https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/motorsports/nascar-pit-crew-pov/vi-AA1uzKow
Why are the seats all different colors?
So that on TV it always looks like the seats are full!