ACTIVITY BOOK 1 WORD SEARCH Can you find all of the words below? They are hidden forward, backward, up, down and diagonal. ACCELERATION NATION LEAD LAP AERODYNAMICS LOOSE BANKING LUG NUTS CHASSIS PIT ROAD DOWNFORCE PIT STALL DRAG POLE POSITION DRAFTING RESTART GROOVE RESTRICTOR PLATE HAULER SPOILER HORSEPOWER WINDOW NET 8 A T Q Y T E Z L T H W V U E N L O N D J E Q L V R L T O M S D E E X X O Y R M E R O Q A A R J X C N A X K I A K A J J O O T I S T M L S W K S T P X D G L R F S D E U N S F O G X A Q O V Y G G M T X P Y F C L E H O N P X L D E J K I P O T I N O H D R N S R R E G L M P T W Z H E S A L A O C C E E P S E N V E K K U C N U M I S V Q U L O K A D R F R X F Q G W T I Y S V Q I S Z D C B A N K I N G A O D C V I I O I G L S P W H T U V R D V D D S W S P T N A W L H V T Z E C R O F N W O D S I I P I I X S H L B D A O R T I P J M O T Y K V Q W E H A U L E R L L W Y X N F U C E W C G R E S T R I C T O R P L A T E E C U T Q B E Q W W N M E P O E R X D A Y B D B S N W E W T G S J F I D L K 9 UNDER THE HOOD Every part of a NASCAR Cup Series car is important to its performance on the race track. Teams and drivers spend many hours making adjustments to their cars to help them race better. Identify the location of the parts listed below. Put the correct part number in the box. ROOF FLAPS: Help prevent the car from becoming airborne when it is turned sideways or backwards during a spin or accident. SPOILER: Helps restrict air flow over the rear of the car, providing downforce and traction. WINDOW NET: Safety device located in the driver-side window that keeps the driver’s head and arms inside the car during an accident. 4 2 3 1 14 AIR INTAKE: Directs outside air into car for additional cooling. LUG NUT: A large rounded nut applied to the wheel to secure the tire in place. ROLL CAGE: A cage of steel tubing inside the car that protects the driver during impacts and rollovers. HOOD PINS: Four, quick-release metal pins with wire tethers that keep the hood closed. FUEL CELL: A holding tank for a race car’s supply of fuel, designed to eliminate or minimize spillage. JACK POST: Area where the jackman places the jack to lift the car during pit stops. 6 8 9 7 5 15 NASCAR TRIVIA Test your NASCAR knowledge. Can you solve these questions? 1. This is the official fuel of NASCAR. A: Shell B: Pennzoil C: Sunoco D: Mobil 2. Which of the following is NOT a make of car that races in the NASCAR Cup Series? A: Ford B: Chevrolet C: Toyota D: All of these are correct 3. Which of the following are the 3 D’s of Speed? A: Drag, Donuts, Downforce B: Downforce, Drafting, Driver C: Donuts, Driver, Downforce D: Drag, Downforce, Drafting 4. The 2019 NASCAR Cup Series Champion is: A: Jimmie Johnson B: Joey Logano C: Kyle Busch D: Martin Truex, Jr 5. What year was the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) founded? A: 1952 B: 1947 C: 1950 D: 1964 6. When cars line up behind each other during a race to take advantage of the resulting change in air pressure it is called: A: Drag B: Downforce C: Drafting D: Donuts 7. The term that refers to the science of how air flows over, under and around an object is: A: Aerodynamics B: Chemistry C: Drag D: Physics 8. Race track banking helps a race car driver to _____. A. Go in reverse B: Pit C: Turn D: Stop YOUR RACE MEMORIES Draw a picture of yourself at the race. FLAG MATCH Flags give the officials ability to communicate with NASCAR drivers during a race. Can you match the flag to its description? Write your answer in the squares below. 1. Tells the drivers to slow down and no passing is allowed. This flag comes out to signal a caution and may be needed if conditions are unsafe, such as debris on the track, a wreck, or bad weather. 2. When the lead driver begins the race’s final lap. 3. The most famous flag; this is waved when the winner has crossed the finish line. 4. Displayed at the start of the race and during restarts. 5. Signifies the race must be stopped immediately. This is usually used for safety reasons. A B C D E COMPLETE THE FACT Complete the math problems below to reveal facts about the first Daytona 500. The first Daytona 500 was held on February ______, _________. A B More than __________ fans were in attendance for the event. The C winner wasn’t decided until _______ hours after the checkered D flag. Lee Petty was declared the winner by _______ feet. E A. 11 B. 2,959 C. 21,000 X 2 - 1,000 + 20,000 D. 92 E. 6 - 31 ÷ 3 CREATE YOUR DRIVER DESIGN YOUR DRIVER Color the firesuit and helmet to create your driver’s look. DESIGN YOUR NUMBER Each car number is specific to the driver and team. Pick your number and create a unique design for it! RACE DAY CHALLENGES Math is important for every race team. From the slightest adjustment on a car to the tire pressure and weight. Crew chiefs, drivers, and teams use math daily to make their cars faster. Can you solve the following math problems? 1. Hailie’s team brought 40 new tires to the race track. During practice they used 8 tires, during qualifying they used 4 more tires. How many new tires will they have left at the start of the race? Answer: __________ TIRES 2. At the autograph session there are 4 kids in line to sit in the show car, 6 kids are in line to make their race paper car, and 8 kids are in line to take their picture with a special guest. How many total kids are in line? Answer: __________ KIDS 3. Lucy came to today’s race with her mom, dad and brother. She wanted to figure out how many miles the race was going to be. One lap around the track is 1 ½ miles in length and there are 200 laps in today’s race. How many miles total will the race be? Answer: __________ MILES 4. Joey is racing his car in a 300 lap race, every time he makes a pit stop, 20 new lug nuts are put on the car. If he makes 4 pit stops during the race how many total lug nuts will the team use? Answer: __________ LUG NUTS 12 CROSSWORD PUZZLE Can you figure out the answers to the clues listed below? Write your answers in the boxes that match the clue number. ACROSS 2. When a car needs more fuel or to make an adjustment they have to make a ______. 3. This vehicle sets the pace of the field prior to the start of a race and during a caution. 5. The official fuel of NASCAR. 6. This color flag is flown to start a NASCAR race. 7. The driver who qualifies the fastest for a race is awarded the ____. 8. The 3 D’s of Speed are Drag, Downforce and ______. 9. All drivers are required to wear one of these to protect their head in case of an accident. 11. The slope of the race track, particularly at a curve or corner. 12. The 18-wheel tractor-trailer that a team uses to transport cars and tools to the race track. 14. The term used to measure mechanical or engine power. DOWN 1. This is the area at the race track where the winner receives their trophy. 4. NASCAR’s program for kids that teaches about the 3 D’s of Speed and STEM behind NASCAR. 7. The group of people who make adjustments to a race car during a race. 10. When the yellow flag is thrown, it is called a _____. 13. The flag that is flown indicating the conclusion of the race. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ANSWER KEY Word Search Word Scramble A T Q Y T E Z L T H W V U E N L O N D J E Q L V R L T O M S D E E X X O Y R 1.