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    On the Speedway
    On the Speedway
    On the Speedway
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    On the Speedway

    By Jake Maddox and Sean Tiffany

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    Pumped-up, easy-to-read sports stories with an emphasis on speed, skill, and fair play. The boys in these books face challenges on and off the racetrack. Following the world’s fastest-growing sport, readers and fans alike will discover that an athlete's steady hand, persistence, and courage are just as important as crossing the finish line!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateApr 1, 2014
    ISBN9781434299260
    On the Speedway
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    Jake Maddox

    Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler – or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps – literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers.

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      On the Speedway - Jake Maddox

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      PIT CREW CRUNCH

      RACE CAR RIVAL

      SPEED CAMP

      STOCK CAR SABOTAGE

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      CHAPTER 1:The Contest

      CHAPTER 2:Tests

      CHAPTER 3:Help from Dad

      CHAPTER 4:Not So Bad

      CHAPTER 5:Show Your Stuff

      CHAPTER 6:Harder Than Before

      CHAPTER 7:The Wall

      CHAPTER 8:Car Hoods

      CHAPTER 9:In the Hospital

      CHAPTER 1

      THE CONTEST

      As soon as he got home from school, Peter ran to the mailbox. He flipped open the white metal lid and carefully slid out the mail.

      Nothing. Still no letter from the NASCAR officials.

      While flipping through a magazine the month before, Peter had seen an interesting ad. The ad announced a new NASCAR contest.

      The winner would be able to work on a pit crew for one of the major race car drivers of NASCAR! All Peter had to do was write a short essay, fill out some information, and send in his entry.

      Peter couldn’t believe his luck. He loved NASCAR more than anything. Winning the contest would be a dream come true.

      He knew a lot of kids would enter. But he figured he had a good chance anyway, since he loved NASCAR so much.

      He’d given it his best try. He had filled out the form right away and sent it in that very same day.

      I think NASCAR is the best sport around! Peter had written. You have to know how to handle a car. You have to understand engines, tires, and tracks.

      NASCAR is more than just knowing the rules. It’s about knowing the mechanics of cars and racing, too.

      With my love for cars and racing, I think I’d be an excellent member of any pit crew.

      It wasn’t hard to explain why he loved NASCAR. The hard part was waiting to find out if he’d won. What was taking the selection committee so long to make a decision?

      Peter headed back to the house. He kicked the gravel on the driveway.

      He’d been so certain that the notice would come today. After all, it had been almost a month since he sent in the form.

      As he walked up the front steps of his house, he heard the phone ring. Peter ran inside and answered it.

      Is this Mr. Peter Granger? asked a man’s voice.

      Peter clutched the receiver. "Um, yes.

      Yes, it is!" he said.

      Mr. Granger, this is Lee Harlow at NASCAR headquarters, the man said. We are pleased to announce that your contest entry was one of only a few chosen out of several thousands.

      Peter gulped. It was? he asked.

      Yes! Mr. Harlow said. You may be able to work in a pit crew during a NASCAR race!

      CHAPTER 2

      TESTS

      Peter couldn’t believe it. He’d actually won the contest! This is awesome! he told Mr. Harlow.

      I’m sorry it took us so long to call you and tell you that you’d won, Mr. Harlow said. I hope it was worth the wait!

      It definitely was! Peter said.

      Good. I’ll be sending you some forms to sign. I’ll also send you some information about NASCAR, Mr. Harlow said.

      Information? Peter repeated. But I already know pretty much everything about NASCAR.

      Yes, but there are rules about working in the pit crew, Mr. Harlow explained. We can’t just let anyone behind the scenes of a NASCAR race. You’ll have to pass a few tests before you can help out.

      Peter hadn’t thought of that. So it will be a while before I’ll actually work the pit crew, he said.

      Not too long, Mr. Harlow said. Take a look at the information I’m sending and see what you think.

      Peter didn’t need to look at the information to decide. He knew he’d do whatever it took to be able to work on the pit crew.

      He’d dreamed of being part of a NASCAR race for his whole life. He wasn’t going to blow this chance.

      After Peter hung up the phone, he called his best friend, Kurt. Kurt was just as excited about the pit crew spot as Peter. Peter told him everything Mr. Harlow had said.

      What do you think the tests will be about? Kurt asked.

      I have no idea, but I’m sure I can pass them, whatever they are, Peter said. Will you help me out?

      Of course, said Kurt. But I don’t think you need to worry. You know more about NASCAR than anybody, except maybe your dad. You’ll definitely pass the tests.

      * * *

      Another week went by. Peter checked the mail every day. Finally, there was a thick envelope from Mr. Harlow inside the mailbox.

      The envelope contained some forms for Peter and his dad to sign. Mr. Harlow had also sent a lot of information about NASCAR and about working on a pit crew. Peter read all of the information really carefully.

      The biggest problem Peter knew he had was that he’d never worked on a real car before. The pit crew preferred members who were experienced. Working on the crew was not easy.

      Peter knew it would take practice and hard work. He wasn’t afraid of that. He was just worried that he didn’t have the right skills to join the crew.

      He’d won the contest, but that didn’t guarantee him a spot in the pit crew. He hadn’t realized when he entered the NASCAR contest that he’d have to pass so many tests.

      I wonder how many more kids have been chosen, Peter said

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