Engineering. Performance. Speed.

About the Class

Tight and Loose (Unbalanced Forces)

Engineering for unbalanced and balanced forces is important in NASCAR. Car chassis and handling varies by track. While learning and using NASCAR terminology, students will study the impact of unbalanced and balanced forces and how performance is critical for speed. Students will build friction energy cars. (Allergy Alert: Rubber bands are used in this workshop)

Curriculum Standard Alignments (NGS, CCS)
MS-PA2

NC State Standards
7.P.1; 7.P.2

SC State Standards
8.S.1A.8.S.1B.1; 8.P.2A
8.EEI.8