FORCE AND MOTION - NASCAR Hall of Fame

FORCE AND MOTION
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COMPLETE THE ACTIVITIES TO LEARN HOW NASCAR USES
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH.
• Generation Four:
1st Floor (Memorable Moments)
1. What does the yellow strip on a bumper mean?
• Generation Five:
• Generation Six:
Great Hall (Compass)
2. Haulers and their truck drivers travel thousands of miles each season. Calculate how many miles a driver drives in a month going from Charlotte to Talladega, Bristol and Martinsville (Hint: Don’t forget return trip).
4. If a racecar’s gas tank holds 17 gallons and its average fuel consumption is three miles per gallon, how much fuel will the car need to drive 400 miles?
5. What differences do you notice about the track surfaces at Watkins Glen International vs. Charlotte Motor Speedway?
Glory Road
3. Identify two changes of the cars from each generation that made it safer or faster than the previous generation.
6. Which track(s) use restrictor plates, and what are their purpose?
• Generation One:
• Generation Two:
7. Find the wrench on the No. 3 car? Where is it located?
• Generation Three:
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Hall of Honor
8. Find Leonard Wood’s spire and identify why you think he is in the Hall of Fame.
15. What machine is used to test the force on shocks?
16. How much force (pounds of pressure) has to be applied for the race car springs?
9. Who was “Big Bill,” and what was his role in NASCAR?
17. How much weight must the jackman?
10. How many car owner wins does Junior Johnson have to his name?
18. How much does a full gas can weigh?
11. Who was “The King” and why do you think he was called that nickname?
Race Week
12. How do hot weather conditions impact friction on a race car?
(HINT: You may need to use an interactive computer for this question.)
4th Floor
Heritage Speedway
19. Identify four major differences between the stock car and the race car in the two half and half cars.
13. Name two elements on a car that are adjusted before a race as a result
of friction.
20. Find the gold car. Who receives a gold car annually?
14. Identify three machines that teams use when working on a car.
Aerodynamics Station
21. Identify two factors that can impact the aerodynamics of a car?
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22. How does aerodynamics impact motion?
Safety
23. What does SAFER barrier and HANS device stand for?
24. How does a SAFER barrier and a HANS device help with the force and motion?
NASCAR HALL OF FAME
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GREAT HALL
GLORY ROAD
1. How many miles is it from the Charlotte to Bristol Motor Speedway?
4. How many generations of cars have there been?
A. 119
A. 10
B. 72
B. 4
C. 112
C. 6
2. What state is Bristol Motor Speedway in?
5. What car number is on the first car that does not have a door handle?
A. Virginia
B. Alabama
C. Tennessee
6. What does the track surface at Watkins Glen feel like?
A. Rough
3. How many miles does it take a Hauler to travel from
Charlotte to Darlington and back?
B. Smooth
C. Bumpy
_____________ + ________________ = __________________
D. Rubbery
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7. What is a bank in racing?
A. Curve
11. What driver was the named “The King”?
A. Dale Earnhardt
B. Richard Petty
B. Straight Line
C. Wendell Scott
C. A Stop
RACE WEEK
8. What color is the last car on Glory Road?
12. How many orange stickers do you see on the car and the frame?
A. Blue
A. One
B. Black
B. Two
C. Yellow
C. Three
9. What is the name of the company on the last car in the row?
13. How much does one tire weigh?
(HINT: Go to Pit Stop)
A. Dollar General
B. DuPont
C. Goodwrench
14. Which race track is in California?
HALL OF HONOR
A. Infineon Raceway
10. How many people are in the Hall of Honor?
(HINT: count the pillars by the cars and on the wall)
B. Las Vegas Motor Speedway
C. Talladega Superspeedway
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15. What does a hauler carry on the top level?
19. What does a driver wear to protect themselves in a race?
A. Engines
A. Helmet
B. Cars
B. Seat Belts
C. Crew
C. HANS device
4TH FLOOR
16. What color flag is used to tell drivers they can drive?
17. What phrase tells drivers it is time to go to work?
A. Boogity, Boogity, Boogity
B. Go, Go
C. Drivers start your engines
18. What number is on the large orange spotter ball?
A. 99
B. 21
C. 76
D. All the above
NASCAR HALL OF FAME
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GREAT HALL (COMPASS)
GLORY ROAD (CARS ON CURVE)
1. Count how many tracks are in North Carolina?
4. How many generations of cars has there been?
(Hint: Look by where you can turn the steering wheels)
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
A. 10
B. 4
C. 6
2. What track/state is farthest from North Carolina?
A. Virginia
B. Alabama
C. Washington
5. What color is the BANANA car?
A. Pink
B. Yellow
C. Green
3. How far is it from Charlotte to Darlington, South Carolina?
6. Count the number of cars on Glory Road.
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7. How does the track surface feel?
A. Rough
B. Smooth
C. Bumpy
D. Rubbery
8. What is a shape is the track at Charlotte Motor Speedway
A. Rectangle
HALL OF HONOR
11. What is “The King” wearing?
A. A Hat
B. A Coat
C. A Swim suit
12. What does the winner of a race get?
A. Trophy
B. High Five
B. Triangle
C. Oval
C. Flowers
RACE WEEK
13. The person that jacks up the car is called:
9. What color is the last car on Glory Road?
A. Tire Changer
A. Blue
B. Gas Man
B. Black
C. Jackman
C. Yellow
14. What is on the top level of the hauler?
10. What number is on the rainbow car?
A. Engines
B. Cars
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C. Crew
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15. What gives a car power to move?
18. What number is on the large orange spotter ball?
A. Tires
A. 99
B. Engine
B. 21
C. Driver
C. 76
16. Who makes sure that no one breaks the rules?
19. What does a driver wear to be safe in a race?
A. Tires
A. Helmet
B. Engine
B. Cowboy Hat
C. Driver
C. Baseball Cap
4TH FLOOR
17. What color flag is used to tell drivers to drive slower?
20. Draw a driver wearing their protective suit
LET’S GO RACING
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START YOUR ENGINES! CAN YOU COMPLETE ALL THE ITEMS ON THE LIST BELOW?
CHECK OFF EACH ITEM AND SEE HOW MANY POINTS YOU RECEIVE AT THE END.
Turn a steering wheel
Be a media person
Count the number of team members
Lift a weight
Answer the phone
Find a motorcycle
Push down on a spring
Hug Red
Play a computer game
Stand at a 14 degree incline
without holding on
Find a gold car
Watch a movie
Sit in a driver’s seat
Be a spotter in the 76 orange ball
Wave the caution flag
Ask a question
Use a magnet
Find a fire suit
Touch the track at Watkins
Glen International
Push the accelerator pedal
Find the orange helmet
Listen to Wendell Scott’s story
Change a tire
Touch a piece of track
Touch a brake
Find the Lowes No. 48 car
Inspect a car
Find the orange inspection stickers
Find “The King” No. 43 car
Find “Doc” from the movie Cars
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CAR AND NUMBER
MATCH-UP
CAR AND DRIVER
COLORING SHEET
PUTTING ALL THE
PIECES TOGETHER
INSTRUCTIONS: COMPLETE THE PUZZLES TO FIND TWO IMPORTANT NASCAR SAYINGS OR PHRASES.
Puzzle One: Chain Reaction
Complete the word chain with terms that relate to NASCAR. Clues will be provided by your “Official.”
NASCAR
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S _ E _ _
L _ _ _
F _ _ _
_R__L
C
LOVE
Possible Terms in
the Word Chain:
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FAN
BANKING
CAR
DRAG
DRIVE
FAST
PACE
CREW
TIRE
LAPS
FIRESUIT
FAST
CHECKERED
THRILL
Puzzle Two: Word Scramble
Use your History Quest highlighted boxes (green and yellow) to find the hidden message. One
message is in the blue circles and one is in the green boxes.
Blue Circle Phrase
__C__
_S
__A_W__
N
K!
Green Box Phrase
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Y_ _ _
_N____
S
S!
Your Challenge: Use the sheet provided by your “Official” to complete
each of the tasks and find the missing words. You will need to keep your
sheet for the last challenge.
Location: 4th Floor, Heritage Speedway – Decade Hallways
Crew Member Signature
CHALLENGE 5: PROBLEM-SOLVING
NASCAR teams, officials and staff need to be ready at any moment to
problem solve. Problem-solving is a skill that everyone uses each and every
day.
Your Challenge: Working together with your teammates, solve the puzzle
that you have been given and gather clues in order to discover the hidden
message.
Location: 2nd Floor, Great Hall – Benches on silver curve wall
Crew Member Signature
Today, you will work as a team to complete a series of challenges.
Just like at a race, NASCAR teams must complete a series of
activities and inspections before they can race.
After each challenge, a NASCAR Hall of Fame Crew member will
officially sign off that you have completed the challenge (like a
real NASCAR official does before a race).
As you complete each stop, you will receive a “piece” to a puzzle.
To master your last challenge and to make it to Victory Lane, you
will need to complete the puzzle.
Good luck … now, GO!
CHALLENGE 1: TEAMWORK
NASCAR is all about teamwork. Drivers, mechanics, engineers, crew
members and car chiefs must all work together. A critical part of the team is
the Pit Crew.
Your Challenge: Work together to complete changing a tire, refueling and
jacking up the car in the fastest time. Your group will have one practice
run and two official runs to get your best time.
Your Challenge: Drive! You will drive three laps around a computersimulated track. You will drive solo, working to keep the best line and
speed you can.
Location: 3rd Floor, Race Week – Qualifying
Crew Member Signature
CHALLENGE 3: PHYSICAL APTITUDE
NASCAR team members, especially the driver and pit crew, need to be
physically fit and aware. They need to be able to move quickly and react to
their surroundings. Many teams hire trainers and nutritionists to ensure
everyone is healthy and up to the challenge.
Your Challenge: Each person in the group will need to perform each of the
following tests. The “Official” will record your results.
Test 1: Hand-Eye: Measure how quickly you can catch a falling ruler.
Test 2: Quickness: Complete the “obstacle” course.
Test 3: Physical Fitness: Complete 3 jumping jacks, 3 situps and 3 squats;
Repeat.
Location: 1st Floor, Theater Lobby – Memorable Moment cases
Location: 3rd Floor, Race Week – Pit Challenge
Crew Member Signature
Crew Member Signature
CHALLENGE 2: DRIVING SKILLS
Driving takes a lot of talent and skill. A NASCAR driver accelerates at speeds
up to 180-200 mph, which is like driving across a football field in one
second. Drivers need to know where the best “line” or position is on the track
as they drive their laps.
CHALLENGE 4: KNOWLEDGE
NASCAR was founded in 1948. Over the years, the sport has experienced
a number of changes, enhancing its speed, safety, and fun. Teams need
to understand the history of NASCAR and all aspects of it—especially the
rules and how to build a better racecar. In this activity, you will test your
knowledge to find some interesting artifacts.
HISTORY QUEST
NASCAR through
the Decades
INSTRUCTIONS: WORK TOGETHER WITH YOUR TEAM MATES, USE THE LIST BELOW TO FIND THE FOLLOWING ARTIFACTS AND COMPLETE
THE MISSING INFORMATION. YOU WILL NEED THIS INFORMATION AS PART OF YOUR LAST CHALLENGE.
1940s
Virginia race. 200-Lap Strictly
_ _ _ _ _
Car Race.
1950s
_ _ _ _ _ _.
Black and white finish. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Finish, 1959.
Entry form for _ _ _ Joe Herbert Weatherly.
100 years. Daytona Beach _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Club.
Uniform that is white in color and is worn. Kiekhaefer
1960s
_ _ _ _ _ _ Bee.
Orange and black. _ _ _ Mile Stock Car Race, Carolina _ _ _
Badge. Competition _ _ _ _ _ _
Another type of racing. _ _ _ _ Race Division.
Newspaper. The
HISTORY QUEST
NASCAR through
the Decades
INSTRUCTIONS: USING THE ARTIFACT CLUES BELOW, WORK WITH YOUR TEAMMATES TO FILL IN THE MISSING INFORMATION.
YOU WILL NEED THIS INFORMATION AS PART OF YOUR LAST CHALLENGE.
1940s
Virginia race. 200-Lap Strictly
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T
_ _ _
Car Race.
1950s
_ _ _
_ _ _ Finish, 1959.
Uniform that is white in color and is worn. Kiekhaefer
M
_ _ Y T
Entry form for _ _ _ Joe Herbert Weatherly
100 years. Daytona Beach C _ _ _ U _ _
Black and white finish.
U
_
Club.
1960s
_ _ C I _ _ Bee.
Orange and black. _ _ _ Mile Stock Car Race, Carolina _ _ _
Another type of racing. D _ _ _ Race Division
Newspaper. The
1970s
_ H _ _ _ House, Washington
Instructions. NASCAR _ O O _ _ _ Driver Handbook
Bright yellow with red – you wear it. Holly F _ _ _ _
Check, please. Glen W _ _ D Company, VA
Special letter. The
1980s
_ _ _ D _ Banquet.
Jacket of a president. Ronald Reagan _ T _ R _ _ _ USA1.
Famous drink named after a reptile. _ A T _ _ _ _ _.
Program. NASCAR Winston Cup A
1990s
_ _ _ N Z Southern 500.
The Granite State. _ _ _ Hampshire International Speedway
Tire. Sterling _ A R _ _ _ ’s 1st win.
Woman’s driver suit. P _ _ _ Y Moise.
Ketchup.
2000s
__D__ __
Tire company. Goodyear E _ G _ _.
Another racing series. Whelen Modified T _ _ R.
Interstate Batteries Suit Owner. B _ _ _ Y Labonte.
Team of Jimmie Johnson. H
Motor sports 100th Win.
2010s
_ _ _ _.
Nickname is hard as a rock. “ The _ O _ _ “ Rockingham Speedway Winner.
Place to eat. S _ _ W _ _ Jalapeno 250 Champion.
Home improvement store. L