Racecar driving Hannah Foust AP English Literature K. Saunders
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Racecar Driving Why? Interest for NASCAR Grew up around it
Prior Knowledge Grandfather worked at STP as Richard Pettys Public
Relations manger Works with Penzoil now
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History Moonshiners ran from the cops in cars that they altered
themselves Raced for bragging rights of outrunning the law Regular
cars on the outside, have shocks on inside to absorb roughness of
mountain tops http://www.palmettomoonshine.com/images/his
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History Began in 1947, by Bill France Created the National
Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Grown to a $2 billion
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Bill France Sr. Born in Washington, D.C. Had a fascination for
automobiles Moved to Daytona Beach, Florida Held the first stock
car race on the beach in 1936 http://image.circletrack.com/f/25498
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Tragedies Dale Earnhardt Sr. Going 180 mph Was tapped from
behind, then crashed into a wall Remained unconscious Most active
for winnings in his time 76 Winston Cup wins
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Tragedies Adam Petty Going 130 mph, trapped for 20 minutes
Brushed the wall in turn 3, spun out, smashed into the concrete
Died of head trauma Made his debut a few days earlier finishing 40
th in the Winston Cup in Texas http://worldcup.si.com/motorsports
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Research Its a lot more work than just driving a car Dealing
with the fight or flight brain impulse Must have mental and
physical strength Must have stamina Cardio exercises Arm, chest,
leg, and brain exercises Concentration is key
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Mentor Bonnie Davis Works at the Richard Petty Museum Raised
around racing
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Richard Petty Born July 2, 1937 in Level Cross, NC Petty became
a driver in 1958 Won Daytona 500 and NASCAR national championship
each seven times during 1964-1981 Gained 200 victories before
retiring in 1992
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Product Learning about Richard Petty and NASCAR Power Point
tour of the Richard Petty Museum on Wiki Space
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foust.wikispaces.com/home 15 hours with mentor
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Obstacles Juggling work, school, and mentor hours Time
management Deciding on a final product
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Closing Thank you all for your time If there are any questions,
I will take them now.
