Hurley Noblin
Drag Racers race their racecar on a drag strip. They have to wear a helmet and use mechanical tools to keep their car in shape.
Education/Training High Performance Technology Automotive-High Performance Technology
Salary 40,000-50,000 Median
Attributes & Abilities Be a Licensed Driver Know how to drive Have to have roll bars and wear a helmet if your car goes a certain speed Be good under pressure
Job Outlook Grow by 22% from 2012 to 2020
Duties of a Drag Racer Keep your car in running shape Know how to drive a vehicle Know how to work on your car if it breaks down
How do Drag Racers use Math? Use the Metric system when you are using tools on your car. Know how fast you are going on the Drag Strip Know how to read and tell the RPM and Pressure going down the track
Bibliography Albuquerque Drag way. January 28, Albuquerque Drag way. 13 February Occupational Outlook Handbook. March 29, 2012.U.S. Bureau Labor of Statistics.19 February2013..