Careers in auto racing: Work in the fast lane
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—NUTSHELL:
The
person behind the wheel is just one of many driving the sport of auto
racing. Learn about workers on the track and in the shop who contribute
to the thrill of race day. |
—SNIPPET:
Long
before most people had seen an automobile, thrill-seekers across the
globe were driving cars competitively. The speed of racecars has
accelerated steadily, as has the popularity of the sport. In public
opinion polls of sports popularity, in fact, auto racing consistently
finishes near the top.
Racecar drivers may be the star of their event, but they depend on
support from many others—including some workers who aren’t on the
track. From pit crews to promoters, a variety of workers contribute to
the excitement of race day.
The following pages provide information about occupations in the
racing industry. After an introduction to the sport, you’ll read about
what these workers do, either on the track or in the workshop, and how
they train. And you’ll learn where to find more information.
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