NASCAR is the most popular type of stock car racing in the United States. One of the most popular NASCAR drivers is Jeff Gordon. He races in car number 24 and has won numerous times with his crew. Having a successful track record in NASCAR doesn’t solely rely on the car, but has much to do with the crew. Jeff Gordon has been cup racing since 1993 and became the youngest driver ever to win the NASCAR Nextel Cup. He has over 68 wins in only a nine year span. Gordon doesn’t take all of the credit for his victories. He relies a lot on his pit crew and others that help him succeed time after time. His pit crew is named the Rainbow Warriors and they wear coordinated colors to Jeff Gordon’s multi-colored top performance vehicle. It takes more than just the driver to win races and Jeff Gordon truly understands the meaning of teamwork.
Review Questions:
1. Team members play an essential role in NASCAR. While the individual driver’s skills are put to the test each race, the......
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