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Description
This book describes the work done by various members of a NASCAR team, including owners and managers, mechanics and specialists, fabricators, drivers, and pit crew workers.
Quick Summary
Unlike most racing books that focus only on the driver, this one pulls back the curtain on the whole crew, showing readers exactly how mechanics, fabricators, engineers, and pit crew members work together to make a stock car fly around the track. If your kid is obsessed with cars, engines, or any kind of competition, they'll love flipping through the short chapters and vivid photos to see how a pit stop actually works and why the driver's success hinges on a dozen other people. Parents will appreciate that it's packed with real-world STEM info tire pressure, fuel loads, aerodynamics without getting too technical, and there's nothing scary, just the thrill of high-speed teamwork. Each section follows a different role, from the mechanic who tightens lug nuts to the fabricator who bends metal into aerodynamic panels, giving kids a taste of what a day in the life looks like for those behind the scenes. Fans of "The Race Car Driver's Handbook" or any behind-the-scenes sports book will feel right at home, and they'll come away with a new respect for the whole crew, not just the driver.