NASCAR History
By Brenda Williams
NASCAR officially dates back to 1938, when Bill France Sr. held the very first NASCAR race. Back then, the prizes weren't much - a can of motor oil, or a pack of cigarettes. Still, it was a big deal to even have a prize! Previously, the races that would become NASCAR were held by bootleggers who had souped-up their automobiles to outrun Federal agents. The prize for outrunning one of those agents was not going to jail...or losing your life.
Even after Prohibition was repealed in 1933, Southerners still loved racing their fast cars. The early races were not well-organized, but there was a lot of demand from fans to see these cars race. Bill France Sr., a gas station owner, drove a stock car on weekends and recognized their popularity. He became manager of the Daytona Beach Race Course, and organized and promoted a series of popular races. His plans were put on hold when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in Dec.1941, and France stopped his races for the duration of World War II.
After the war, France had the idea to create a highly-organized way of creating races that would guarantee that the drivers and crew were properly compensated. This organization was officially founded in 1947 and became known as the National Association for Stock Car Racing, or NASCAR.
The first officially-sanctioned NASCAR race was held in February 1948 in Daytona Beach. The following year, NASCAR began what would become the Winston Cup Series, known at the time as "Strictly Stock," with a $5,000 purse.
In 1950, NASCAR came to the new Darlington International Speedway in Darlington, South Carolina, which became known as the "first superspeedway." The track was built by local businessman Harold Brasington, who saw the potential in France's vision. Brasington's efforts were widely mocked as "Harold's Folley," but his plan paid off when the first race, on Labor Day 1950, was attended by 25,000 fans - more than twice the number Brasington had anticipated.
Plans for an official NASCAR headquarters in Daytona Beach were announced in 1954, and the final speedway was completed in 1959. NASCAR continued to thrive over the next several decades, continuing its expansion with such new speedways as the Talladega Superspeedway, which opened in 1969. In 1973, Bill France Sr. retired, leaving the company to his son, Bill Jr. As president of NASCAR, Bill France Jr. continued to expand the company, leading to many Fortune 500 companies coming in as sponsors for driving teams and events in the 1980s.
NASCAR has exploded in the 1990s and 2000s, becoming one of the most popular spectator sports in the U.S. Winston Cup Events topped 6 million attendees in 1998, the same year that NASCAR-licensed products topped $950 million in sales. The 21st century has brought about many changes, including increased television coverage of the races, and many variations in the track and point systems. Bill France Jr. retired in 2003, turning NASCAR over to his son Brian.
Over three generations, NASCAR has grown from a small gathering of cars to a multibillion-dollar industry. With its popularity continuing to soar, it promises to maintain its enormous popularity for many years to come.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
NASCAR Charities
NASCAR Charities - The Giving Spirit of Racing Men
By Tuck Robinson
Most non-racing fans don't associate the rowdy men of NASCAR with the giving spirit that it takes to be involved with charities. Real racing fans know the truth that NASCAR is one of the most giving of all professional sports. The NASCAR Foundation was started in 2006 as a link between the sport and all of the charitable causes supported by its different elements. They support over 30 assorted charities and foundations many of which are run by the drivers, their wives, teams and team owners. Two of the many charities that benefit from its largess are the Victory Junction Gang Camp and Speediatrics.
Victory Junction Gang Camp was founded by Kyle and Pattie Petty in memory of their son, Adam Petty, who was killed in an accident during practice at New Hampshire International Speedway. The idea for the camp was Adam's and it's purpose is to provide a place for terminally ill, and chronically ill children to have a camp experience that otherwise wouldn't be an option due to their illness. The camp has received support from many NASCAR drivers, teams, and sponsors, including Tony Stewart, one of the rowdiest drivers in NASCAR. Tony Stewart has donated well over 2 million dollars to the camp.
Speediatrics was founded by Betty Jane France, wife of the late co-founder, chairman and CEO of NASCAR, Bill France. Speediatrics is a pediatric unit located at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, FL and Homestead Hospital in Miami, FL. Its cheerful decor is designed to make children feel as comfortable as possible during a hospital stay. The goal of the unit is to allow children to heal in a place that is fun and inviting. The unit's waiting room, nurse's station, walls, patient rooms and playroom are decorated with a NASCAR theme that includes race cars, checkered flags, and cartoon characters named Traxx, Curves, Six-Speed, and Clutch.
The NASCAR Foundation raises money in many different ways and virtually every one of the people associated with the sport contribute. There is an online auction conducted routinely, last year a motorcycle was auctioned off, this year Dodge has donated a 2008 Dodge Challenger painted Petty blue. NASCAR Day is another huge moneymaker, donate $5, you get a pin and participating employers allow you to wear your NASCAR gear to work. There are many more fundraisers including track walks, races, motorcycle rides and sporting events. Beginning in 2008, NASCAR has taken it one step further in an unprecedented move. All drivers fines will go to The NASCAR Foundation, where before the fines went into NASCAR's pocket. Some may say this will encourage drivers to behave badly, but at least someone worthy will benefit.
NASCAR owners, drivers and teams are making a bundle of money nowadays. The NASCAR Foundation, driver foundations and individual NASCAR charities are a way for them to give back to the communities and help out those in need.
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By Tuck Robinson
Most non-racing fans don't associate the rowdy men of NASCAR with the giving spirit that it takes to be involved with charities. Real racing fans know the truth that NASCAR is one of the most giving of all professional sports. The NASCAR Foundation was started in 2006 as a link between the sport and all of the charitable causes supported by its different elements. They support over 30 assorted charities and foundations many of which are run by the drivers, their wives, teams and team owners. Two of the many charities that benefit from its largess are the Victory Junction Gang Camp and Speediatrics.
Victory Junction Gang Camp was founded by Kyle and Pattie Petty in memory of their son, Adam Petty, who was killed in an accident during practice at New Hampshire International Speedway. The idea for the camp was Adam's and it's purpose is to provide a place for terminally ill, and chronically ill children to have a camp experience that otherwise wouldn't be an option due to their illness. The camp has received support from many NASCAR drivers, teams, and sponsors, including Tony Stewart, one of the rowdiest drivers in NASCAR. Tony Stewart has donated well over 2 million dollars to the camp.
Speediatrics was founded by Betty Jane France, wife of the late co-founder, chairman and CEO of NASCAR, Bill France. Speediatrics is a pediatric unit located at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, FL and Homestead Hospital in Miami, FL. Its cheerful decor is designed to make children feel as comfortable as possible during a hospital stay. The goal of the unit is to allow children to heal in a place that is fun and inviting. The unit's waiting room, nurse's station, walls, patient rooms and playroom are decorated with a NASCAR theme that includes race cars, checkered flags, and cartoon characters named Traxx, Curves, Six-Speed, and Clutch.
The NASCAR Foundation raises money in many different ways and virtually every one of the people associated with the sport contribute. There is an online auction conducted routinely, last year a motorcycle was auctioned off, this year Dodge has donated a 2008 Dodge Challenger painted Petty blue. NASCAR Day is another huge moneymaker, donate $5, you get a pin and participating employers allow you to wear your NASCAR gear to work. There are many more fundraisers including track walks, races, motorcycle rides and sporting events. Beginning in 2008, NASCAR has taken it one step further in an unprecedented move. All drivers fines will go to The NASCAR Foundation, where before the fines went into NASCAR's pocket. Some may say this will encourage drivers to behave badly, but at least someone worthy will benefit.
NASCAR owners, drivers and teams are making a bundle of money nowadays. The NASCAR Foundation, driver foundations and individual NASCAR charities are a way for them to give back to the communities and help out those in need.
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Friday, February 29, 2008
Robby Gordon, Back in the Spotlight
Robby Gordon, Back in the SpotlightBy James Hottel
Robby Gordon, the owner and driver of the number 7 Dodge Charger sponsored by Jim Beam, has found himself in the spotlight once again. Gordon is the last single car owner and driver left in the Sprint Cup Series. Gordon is known as "the guy who will drive anything that has wheels." He has raced in the Baja 1000, Indy 500, but lately has spent most of his time racing in NASCAR.
Around the pits Gordon is respected for the drive and desire he shows week in and week out, however to Nascar fans he more known for his aggressive driving and constant run-ins with NASCAR. In the 50th running of the Daytona 500 Gordon surprised many people by posting a top 10 finish in what is called the Super Bowl of Auto Racing. The celebration didn't last long as Gordon was slapped with a $100,000 fine and docked 100 points in the Championship points race. NASCAR determined that Gordon's front nose on his Dodge Charger to be illegal. Gordon has maintained his innocence this week stating that he has already filed an appeal. Gordon claims that the nose on his car is exactly the way he received it, directly from Dodge and if it is illegal he shouldn't be held responsible for their mistake.
Unfortunately, this penalty puts the team at Robby Gordon racing in a tremendous hole. Gordon needs every point he can get to keep his sponsors happy and race his way into the Sprint Cup Chase. Until NASCAR hears Gordon's appeal it will be up to the man behind the wheel to race his way back into championship contention. Robby Gordon with extra pressure to win, the next few races should be very interesting.
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Robby Gordon, the owner and driver of the number 7 Dodge Charger sponsored by Jim Beam, has found himself in the spotlight once again. Gordon is the last single car owner and driver left in the Sprint Cup Series. Gordon is known as "the guy who will drive anything that has wheels." He has raced in the Baja 1000, Indy 500, but lately has spent most of his time racing in NASCAR.
Around the pits Gordon is respected for the drive and desire he shows week in and week out, however to Nascar fans he more known for his aggressive driving and constant run-ins with NASCAR. In the 50th running of the Daytona 500 Gordon surprised many people by posting a top 10 finish in what is called the Super Bowl of Auto Racing. The celebration didn't last long as Gordon was slapped with a $100,000 fine and docked 100 points in the Championship points race. NASCAR determined that Gordon's front nose on his Dodge Charger to be illegal. Gordon has maintained his innocence this week stating that he has already filed an appeal. Gordon claims that the nose on his car is exactly the way he received it, directly from Dodge and if it is illegal he shouldn't be held responsible for their mistake.
Unfortunately, this penalty puts the team at Robby Gordon racing in a tremendous hole. Gordon needs every point he can get to keep his sponsors happy and race his way into the Sprint Cup Chase. Until NASCAR hears Gordon's appeal it will be up to the man behind the wheel to race his way back into championship contention. Robby Gordon with extra pressure to win, the next few races should be very interesting.
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Monday, February 25, 2008
What Really Happened Sunday
What Really Happened on Sunday - Breakdown of the Daytona RaceBy D Mnn
The 50th running of the Daytona 500 was nothing short of spectacular. NASCAR couldn't have planned a better finish. Well, unless you watched the very first or last year's Daytona 500 with the amazing finishes.
But after watching the race I saw things a little differently than a lot of the commentators. So I felt that it was my obligation to voice my opinion of the race, because I was frustrated with what I was hearing. So here is what really happened on Sunday...
Ahead of the restart with 3 laps to go, Kyle Busch got on his radio and talked to Tony Stewart. He asked Tony whether he preferred the top or the bottom. Tony said the bottom, but he could go high. So on the restart Kyle ducked under Jeff Burton and took the bottom away, probably thinking that Tony would go with him. But Tony knew Kyle had the better car. So instead of sticking with his teammate he went high to try and beat Kyle to the lead.
Ryan Newman and Kurt Busch stuck together and pushed Tony to the lead. Dale Jr. went low with Kyle but with the older tires he was on couldn't stick with Kyle through turns 1 and 2. Kyle ended up loosing the draft and falling back. Kyle ducked back in behind his brother, Kurt, to regain the draft shortly, and then ducked back down to the inside ahead of Kasey Kahne.
By the time Kyle was going through turn 4 he was about 7 car lengths behind. But when he got to turn 2 of the next lap he was within 3 car lengths. Then Ryan cut down in front of Kyle to take his momentum away, which brought Tony down to block Ryan.
Going into turns 1 and 2 of the last lap, Newman does the right thing and goes high hoping that his teammate, Kurt, will eventually give him the push to get in front of Tony. At this point Tony has no choice. He has to go high with Newman to block. But as they get through turn 2 Kyle is coming. Kyle is now in front of Newman and closing in on Tony. It looks like it is going to be either Tony or Kyle. But to my surprise, Tony leaves the teammates on the high side and goes to the bottom.
This is where the commentators have it wrong in my opinion. Tony didn't go to the bottom to hook up with his teammate. He did it because he knew that Kyle would probably win if he didn't block him. If Tony would have stayed high he would of guaranteed Toyota and Gibbs a victory. But instead he blocked Kyle, his teammate, and let two other teammates hook up with nobody in front of them. The sad thing about it was that he had plenty of time to go back to the high side when he saw Ryan coming but he didn't. I'll bet he had about half of the backstretch to decide to block Ryan, but he was more worried about giving his teammate, who had the better car, the victory.
By the time Ryan got to Tony on the outside, Kyle was still a car length away from Tony's bumper with no momentum to get there. When they got to turn 3 Ryan and Kurt were in front of Tony and Reed Sorenson was beside him. That's how obvious it was that Tony only cared about staying in front of Kyle.
The funny thing about it was coming off of turn 4, it looks to me like Kyle could have pushed Tony a little bit but didn't. Only Kyle knows the answer to that one, but I sure would understand why he didn't, wouldn't you?
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The 50th running of the Daytona 500 was nothing short of spectacular. NASCAR couldn't have planned a better finish. Well, unless you watched the very first or last year's Daytona 500 with the amazing finishes.
But after watching the race I saw things a little differently than a lot of the commentators. So I felt that it was my obligation to voice my opinion of the race, because I was frustrated with what I was hearing. So here is what really happened on Sunday...
Ahead of the restart with 3 laps to go, Kyle Busch got on his radio and talked to Tony Stewart. He asked Tony whether he preferred the top or the bottom. Tony said the bottom, but he could go high. So on the restart Kyle ducked under Jeff Burton and took the bottom away, probably thinking that Tony would go with him. But Tony knew Kyle had the better car. So instead of sticking with his teammate he went high to try and beat Kyle to the lead.
Ryan Newman and Kurt Busch stuck together and pushed Tony to the lead. Dale Jr. went low with Kyle but with the older tires he was on couldn't stick with Kyle through turns 1 and 2. Kyle ended up loosing the draft and falling back. Kyle ducked back in behind his brother, Kurt, to regain the draft shortly, and then ducked back down to the inside ahead of Kasey Kahne.
By the time Kyle was going through turn 4 he was about 7 car lengths behind. But when he got to turn 2 of the next lap he was within 3 car lengths. Then Ryan cut down in front of Kyle to take his momentum away, which brought Tony down to block Ryan.
Going into turns 1 and 2 of the last lap, Newman does the right thing and goes high hoping that his teammate, Kurt, will eventually give him the push to get in front of Tony. At this point Tony has no choice. He has to go high with Newman to block. But as they get through turn 2 Kyle is coming. Kyle is now in front of Newman and closing in on Tony. It looks like it is going to be either Tony or Kyle. But to my surprise, Tony leaves the teammates on the high side and goes to the bottom.
This is where the commentators have it wrong in my opinion. Tony didn't go to the bottom to hook up with his teammate. He did it because he knew that Kyle would probably win if he didn't block him. If Tony would have stayed high he would of guaranteed Toyota and Gibbs a victory. But instead he blocked Kyle, his teammate, and let two other teammates hook up with nobody in front of them. The sad thing about it was that he had plenty of time to go back to the high side when he saw Ryan coming but he didn't. I'll bet he had about half of the backstretch to decide to block Ryan, but he was more worried about giving his teammate, who had the better car, the victory.
By the time Ryan got to Tony on the outside, Kyle was still a car length away from Tony's bumper with no momentum to get there. When they got to turn 3 Ryan and Kurt were in front of Tony and Reed Sorenson was beside him. That's how obvious it was that Tony only cared about staying in front of Kyle.
The funny thing about it was coming off of turn 4, it looks to me like Kyle could have pushed Tony a little bit but didn't. Only Kyle knows the answer to that one, but I sure would understand why he didn't, wouldn't you?
If you like this article, any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Send to wrhos@yahoo.com If I get enough response I'll let you know what really happens next Sunday in the breakdown of California.
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The Physics of NASCAR
The Physics of NASCARBy Christopher DiCicco
Even though NASCAR started as a backwoods illegal race to run moonshine, it has today evolved into a sport that is not only entertaining but depends on physics too. The obvious element in the physics and the aerodynamic design required by these cars in order to achieve top speeds of near 200 mph with the minimum drag coefficient. But there are other forces involved too such as Newton's Law of Motion and centripetal force.
Newton's Law of Motion states that a body will remain in motion unless it is acted upon by some external force. In outer space for example, in the absence of gravity, an object will go on forever. So there are forces that resist the movement of this vehicle such as wind drag and another known as centripetal force.
Centripetal force should not be confused with centrifugal force. However without getting too technical, you can think of centripetal force as a real force acting perpendicular to the motion of the moving body. Centrifugal force on the other hand is actually a fictitious force and what we feel as we are thrown outward from a moving vehicle is the reaction force.
Centripetal force in the physics of NASCAR is crucial to keeping a car on the track. The tires of the vehicle provide the friction which is part of the centripetal force. The centripetal force needed to keep the car on the track cannot exceed the square of the speed of the car. To put it in simple terms, if the car takes a turn too fast, the wheels leave the ground and an accident occurs. The physics of NASCAR dictates that turns on the racetrack must be banked in order to increase the friction (part of the centripetal force) to hold the car.
Another component of the physics that serves to keep the vehicle with all four wheels on the track during the race is center of gravity. Center of gravity is basically the point where you could balance the car on the top of a flag pole (theoretically). Racing vehicles need low centers of gravity in order to keep the weight close to the track. If a vehicle has a high center of gravity then it can lose control when it hits a turn much faster. Think of an ambulance with a high profile patient area. If the ambulance took a turn too fast, it would topple over. But if its profile was not too high, it could take the turn faster because the center of gravity is lower.
An ambulance needs the high profile in order to get patients in and treat them but the physics of NASCAR dictate the low center of gravity in order to apply more centripetal force and keep it attached to the track on a turn.
Then there is the machining of engine components in the physics of NASCAR that are important for building horsepower with the minimum of friction. You want friction when it comes to centripetal force but you don't want it inside of an engine. This is why internal engine parts are machined to within very accurate tolerances-much more accurately than automobiles for family and everyday use. Why? It is because you want to minimize friction inside the engine. When engines torque at these speeds, friction is a very dangerous enemy.
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Even though NASCAR started as a backwoods illegal race to run moonshine, it has today evolved into a sport that is not only entertaining but depends on physics too. The obvious element in the physics and the aerodynamic design required by these cars in order to achieve top speeds of near 200 mph with the minimum drag coefficient. But there are other forces involved too such as Newton's Law of Motion and centripetal force.
Newton's Law of Motion states that a body will remain in motion unless it is acted upon by some external force. In outer space for example, in the absence of gravity, an object will go on forever. So there are forces that resist the movement of this vehicle such as wind drag and another known as centripetal force.
Centripetal force should not be confused with centrifugal force. However without getting too technical, you can think of centripetal force as a real force acting perpendicular to the motion of the moving body. Centrifugal force on the other hand is actually a fictitious force and what we feel as we are thrown outward from a moving vehicle is the reaction force.
Centripetal force in the physics of NASCAR is crucial to keeping a car on the track. The tires of the vehicle provide the friction which is part of the centripetal force. The centripetal force needed to keep the car on the track cannot exceed the square of the speed of the car. To put it in simple terms, if the car takes a turn too fast, the wheels leave the ground and an accident occurs. The physics of NASCAR dictates that turns on the racetrack must be banked in order to increase the friction (part of the centripetal force) to hold the car.
Another component of the physics that serves to keep the vehicle with all four wheels on the track during the race is center of gravity. Center of gravity is basically the point where you could balance the car on the top of a flag pole (theoretically). Racing vehicles need low centers of gravity in order to keep the weight close to the track. If a vehicle has a high center of gravity then it can lose control when it hits a turn much faster. Think of an ambulance with a high profile patient area. If the ambulance took a turn too fast, it would topple over. But if its profile was not too high, it could take the turn faster because the center of gravity is lower.
An ambulance needs the high profile in order to get patients in and treat them but the physics of NASCAR dictate the low center of gravity in order to apply more centripetal force and keep it attached to the track on a turn.
Then there is the machining of engine components in the physics of NASCAR that are important for building horsepower with the minimum of friction. You want friction when it comes to centripetal force but you don't want it inside of an engine. This is why internal engine parts are machined to within very accurate tolerances-much more accurately than automobiles for family and everyday use. Why? It is because you want to minimize friction inside the engine. When engines torque at these speeds, friction is a very dangerous enemy.
Chris DiCicco is owner, senior editor and website developer for NASCARsupershop.com, a NASCAR Apparel and Memorabilia Store for every NASCAR Fan. We carry the internets largest selections of NASCAR products all in one place for your shopping ease.
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nascar- it's more than the drivers, it's the cars
Nascar - It's More Than the Drivers It's the CarsBy Jeffrey Meier
One main reason NASCAR has flourish is because of the cars, this sport has always been one that markets itself well and when you have 800 horsepower tire eating machines that can go more than 200 miles per hour you can see why they are popular. There are many things fans and sponsors alike love about it and one of them are the cars. You ask any kind of NASCAR fan what car a certain driver drives and they can describe it from the paint scheme to all the decals they have on the vehicle. This is why the stock cars are one of their best marketing tools they have and they use it very well. Corporations have realized this fact and advertise on the cars which draw people's eyes to their products and services. Cars are fast becoming speeding billboards for these corporate giants anymore.
For NASCAR fans though these cars mean a lot to them. It forges a bond between them and their driver. Just as people root for their favorite sports team or hero for many fans racers cars are something they love. Standing in the stands you will hear people yell and scream for their favorite car all day long. This is because there is a bond there between the car and the people who cheer for them. As weird as it sounds people actually feel that the car is a big part of their life. This is why they cheer for their driver and their car during any particular race. One of the biggest things that NASCAR has also noticed is that the car sponsors are usually rewarded by loyal fans.
This can happen in many different ways. Sponsors are usually rewarded by fans buying their products in the stores which happen very often. Little does anyone know, but a majority of women actually purchase products of their favorite driver or car. This means advertising pays in the form of more sales at the retail level. NASCAR grows because they bring more people and sponsors into the sport. Using the race cars is just a marketing tool they use and it has been used rather effectively in recent years. Race cars have been around for the longest time and our love affair with the race car and races won't stop anytime soon. We love to go fast it's just human nature and watching this stock car racing is something we love and remain loyal too every year.
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One main reason NASCAR has flourish is because of the cars, this sport has always been one that markets itself well and when you have 800 horsepower tire eating machines that can go more than 200 miles per hour you can see why they are popular. There are many things fans and sponsors alike love about it and one of them are the cars. You ask any kind of NASCAR fan what car a certain driver drives and they can describe it from the paint scheme to all the decals they have on the vehicle. This is why the stock cars are one of their best marketing tools they have and they use it very well. Corporations have realized this fact and advertise on the cars which draw people's eyes to their products and services. Cars are fast becoming speeding billboards for these corporate giants anymore.
For NASCAR fans though these cars mean a lot to them. It forges a bond between them and their driver. Just as people root for their favorite sports team or hero for many fans racers cars are something they love. Standing in the stands you will hear people yell and scream for their favorite car all day long. This is because there is a bond there between the car and the people who cheer for them. As weird as it sounds people actually feel that the car is a big part of their life. This is why they cheer for their driver and their car during any particular race. One of the biggest things that NASCAR has also noticed is that the car sponsors are usually rewarded by loyal fans.
This can happen in many different ways. Sponsors are usually rewarded by fans buying their products in the stores which happen very often. Little does anyone know, but a majority of women actually purchase products of their favorite driver or car. This means advertising pays in the form of more sales at the retail level. NASCAR grows because they bring more people and sponsors into the sport. Using the race cars is just a marketing tool they use and it has been used rather effectively in recent years. Race cars have been around for the longest time and our love affair with the race car and races won't stop anytime soon. We love to go fast it's just human nature and watching this stock car racing is something we love and remain loyal too every year.
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NASCAR-The Driver's Training
NASCAR - The Drivers TrainingBy Christopher DiCicco
So maybe you are fascinated with NASCAR and would like to choose this as a career. How does one go about participating in race driver training so as to become a driver? There are drivers training schools but all are very expensive and there is no guarantee that you will become a real NASCAR driver. So what kind of training makes a professional driver?
Well, just as in other professional sports, the competition to be a driver is very tough. But more than that, the majority of people don't get there because of a lack of driver training. It usually is because of who they know, who their family is, and where they started. These drivers start when they are very young and run the go cart circuits. Their fathers were probably race car drivers. They probably ran into a promoter or sponsor somewhere along the way that gives them their big break.
NASCAR driver training includes the physical portion and also stresses mental conditioning. Although to the fans it looks easy, a driver's brain has to work very fast to be alert to other cars around him while trying to take the lead and maintain it.
The best training has been learned in the early years by most of these drivers when they were just children. Growing up around tracks and being able to drive the cars at young ages allowed the driver training to become somewhat instinctive. This is very important because later on during professional competition, the carbon monoxide levels can get very high inside of the driver's compartment. Carbon monoxide can cause confusion. The way to overcome confusion is to depend on instinct. Training accentuates the instinct.
The physical conditioning of the driver is the subject for an article all its own but you can think about it as somewhat like an astronaut preparing for his or her first launch. The G forces are very significant for a race car driver and driver training includes getting conditioned to them. Astronauts experience significantly more G forces but the NASCAR driver should include conditioning for them nonetheless.
The training also includes the driver's education from a young age. You might ask what non-driving education has to do with NASCAR driver training. Well, a driver is going to be promoting the products of some very large and prominent companies. That means that along the way he or she will have to give an endorsement of the products. If these guys get in front of the camera and cannot use proper grammar it would not look too good.
Another reason why education is important in NASCAR is because the driver won't be able to drive forever. Once a driver gets into middle age, it becomes tougher. So he will need to be able to branch out into other aspects of the racing "business." He'll probably still be running the team but will have to think more of the business aspect of things. This is where business and marketing education would be most beneficial.
Many of the retired drivers such as Richard Petty operate driving schools as well as serious driver improvement programs when they're offering NASCAR driving experiences for those wondering what it's like to be as a NASCAR driver.
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So maybe you are fascinated with NASCAR and would like to choose this as a career. How does one go about participating in race driver training so as to become a driver? There are drivers training schools but all are very expensive and there is no guarantee that you will become a real NASCAR driver. So what kind of training makes a professional driver?
Well, just as in other professional sports, the competition to be a driver is very tough. But more than that, the majority of people don't get there because of a lack of driver training. It usually is because of who they know, who their family is, and where they started. These drivers start when they are very young and run the go cart circuits. Their fathers were probably race car drivers. They probably ran into a promoter or sponsor somewhere along the way that gives them their big break.
NASCAR driver training includes the physical portion and also stresses mental conditioning. Although to the fans it looks easy, a driver's brain has to work very fast to be alert to other cars around him while trying to take the lead and maintain it.
The best training has been learned in the early years by most of these drivers when they were just children. Growing up around tracks and being able to drive the cars at young ages allowed the driver training to become somewhat instinctive. This is very important because later on during professional competition, the carbon monoxide levels can get very high inside of the driver's compartment. Carbon monoxide can cause confusion. The way to overcome confusion is to depend on instinct. Training accentuates the instinct.
The physical conditioning of the driver is the subject for an article all its own but you can think about it as somewhat like an astronaut preparing for his or her first launch. The G forces are very significant for a race car driver and driver training includes getting conditioned to them. Astronauts experience significantly more G forces but the NASCAR driver should include conditioning for them nonetheless.
The training also includes the driver's education from a young age. You might ask what non-driving education has to do with NASCAR driver training. Well, a driver is going to be promoting the products of some very large and prominent companies. That means that along the way he or she will have to give an endorsement of the products. If these guys get in front of the camera and cannot use proper grammar it would not look too good.
Another reason why education is important in NASCAR is because the driver won't be able to drive forever. Once a driver gets into middle age, it becomes tougher. So he will need to be able to branch out into other aspects of the racing "business." He'll probably still be running the team but will have to think more of the business aspect of things. This is where business and marketing education would be most beneficial.
Many of the retired drivers such as Richard Petty operate driving schools as well as serious driver improvement programs when they're offering NASCAR driving experiences for those wondering what it's like to be as a NASCAR driver.
Chris DiCicco is owner, senior editor and website developer for NASCARsupershop.com, a NASCAR Apparel and Memorabilia Store for every NASCAR Fan. We carry the internets largest selections of NASCAR products all in one place for your shopping convenience.
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