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Student Tour: The "Science" of Motorsports

Concord, North Carolina
A Student Tour


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We'll take an insider's look at the motor sports industry and how engineering and science plays a major role in the sport today.

Day 1

Arrive at the host hotel-Hampton Inn in Concord, NC.

We will have a pizza party at the hotel pool patio.

We will travel to NASCAR Speedpark, an interactive entertainment
facility that bridges the gap between family amusement venues
and the professional NASCAR racing circuit. It's full-throttle fun
from start to finish.

Return to your hotel for the evening.


Day 2

Your guide will join you for another day of fun!!

Arrive at Duke Power's Energy Explorium, featuring hands-on displays explaining how electricity is produced.

We'll visit the North Carolina Auto Racing Museum where you will learn the history of auto racing through displays and vintage race cars.

Next, we'll tour NASCAR Technical Institute, the new training facility built and maintained by NASCAR. Students attend this facility to learn

You'll enjoy a delicious NC barbecue lunch at Lancaster's BBQ. This is where many of the drivers and crews have lunch. You'll be amazed at the racing memorabilia that is in the restaurant!!

We'll visit the ultimate racing garage-Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Take a
look at the exhibit area and view the racecars. See the racing
empire that Dale Earnhardt built.

Now, we'll head to Rowan/Cabarrus Community College to see their motorsports management program. In this race shop setting,instructors will explain the science of motorsports and the business and educational aspects of the industry.

Return to the hotel to freshen up for the evening!! Great Fun!! Hot Dog/Hamburger Cookout at Frank Liske Park.

Then, it's on to Jillian's a totally unique entertainment complex. This is a virtual indoor amusement park for teens with 135 games of virtual simulation plus other attractions.

Return to the hotel for the evening.

Day 3

Depart with your guide for Hendrick Motorsports. This complex
features all the Hendrick race teams including Jeff Gordon. You'll
See an array of famous race cars past and present in their museum. We'll visit the chassis department and see the engineering that goes Into building race cars.

Tour Lowes Motor Speedway to see what it takes to stage a major NASCAR event. You'll hear the history and see the inner workings of the track. Feel the g-forces as you take a lap around the 1.5 mile oval. Don't forget your camera as we'll take a photo in the Winner's Circle.

Visit 600 Racing, the manufacturing facility where the Legend Cars are built. See the work in progress on these one-of-a-kind race
cars.

Depart the area and head for home!! Say good-bye to Race City, USA!!

 

For more information call Jean Wells at:
336 725-1624 (Fax: 336 724-5852)
OR email:

jean@jeanwellstravel.com


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Newsletter Date:
Tues, 03/09/10
JWT Presents
the Splendor of Greece and Turkey!

11 days with a 7 night cruise

What's Included?? Athens:  Welcome drink, guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis
Cruising:  Seven-night cruise to Istanbul, Mykonos, Patmos, Kusadasi (Turkey,) Rhodes, Crete, Santorini
Meals:  Full buffet breakfast in Athens;  full a-la-carte breakfasts, lunches, and dinners while cruising.
Airport transfers
**Ships are smaller and gorgeous!!
**Approximate cost for two adults, including
air from Charlotte, NC   $8-$9000

If you want to travel to Greece and Turkey this is a perfect time to go;  many cruising dates are available.  Do let me know if I may further assist with any of your travel needs or pleasures!!

Hope all is well with you are your family!!
--
Keep those travelin' shoes ready!

Warmest regards,
Jean
Phone:
336 725-1624
Fax:
336 724-5852

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Tues, 02/16/10
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This is truly beautiful--you will love it for a honeymoon destination, or any occasion!!

Do let me know if I may further assist
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Keep those travelin' shoes ready!

Warmest regards,
Jean
Phone:
336 725-1624
Fax:
336 724-5852

 

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