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Chris Pither Racing Driver

"Chris Pither - Racing Driver" by Jane Bu  xton

SJ Part 4 Number 1 2002

1. Recall

How did Chris finally get started into race car driving?

He raced a Go Kart when he was 6 until 12 years old. He was New Zealands Champion 3 times.

2. Recall

Why do some people think that New Zealand will soon lead the world in motor sports?

Because New Zealanders is the only country that allows 12 year old to race cars.

3. Infer/ Make a Judgement

What kind of a person is Chris? What details in the story lead you to believe this?

Chris is really into things with wheels on them.He always knows that he will achieve his goals in driving.How knows his dream of being a driver will happen by his hard work and  confidence.

4. What is a sponsor, and why is it important to have one in motor racing?

Sponsors are people who help Chris with money he needs for racing.He takes them out for a drive sometimes.

5. What precautions are taken to to protect the drivers when they are racing?

In your opinion, do these precautions go far enough to make the sport safe?

He wears special boots,helmet,gloves,balaclava and 3 layers of fireproof material.

They strap him by a 5 point safety harness,(which it makes it possible for the driver to not move alot.

6. Use details from the text to tell why the sport is dangerous.

Because you can crash and hurt yourself.

7. What is your opinion of motor sport? Could you see yourself being a formula 1 driver? Why or why not would you want to do this sport?

I wouldn't because you could get hurt really bad and might get a brain damage.