2. They do not run the cars much over __________________ at that track for that race.
(a) 175mph.
(b) 150mph.
(c) 210mph.
(d) 190mph.

3. How often does Mark work on the race cars?
(a) Very little.
(b) A little.
(c) Not at all.
(d) A lot.

4. Are cars modified every season?
(a) Rarely.
(b) Sometimes.
(c) Usually.
(d) Never.

5. In this case, Mark writes that he feels his own and his team's experience in this area will serve as what?
(a) A detriment.
(b) A penalty.
(c) A loss.
(d) Their Unfair Advantage.

Short Answer Questions

1. The team uses a little trickery to throw off those who are not on the team. What is this trickery, regarding wings?

2. Mark reports to readers that he thinks about it for how long, and then decides to go ahead and give it a try?

3. Mark writes of qualifying a car for a race, and when he practices, he is _____________ near other cars.

4. Mark notes how much he is affected by the answer to number 30 when what happens?

5. The featured piece of hardware in this part of the book is what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the business meeting between Roger Penske and the American Motors people. How does Mark feel about this? Should he feel this way? Why or why not?

2. What does the writer of the introduction have to say about the author?

3. Describe an example of compromise found in this chapter.

4. Describe Mark's personal life. How does he feel about this?

5. Who is Dan Gurney? How does a race with Dan affect Mark? Why?

6. What does Roger say that frightens Mark? Why does Roger say this?

7. What does Mark reveal about himself during this chapter?

8. Why do race cars not last very long? How does this lead to Mark's discussion of another unfair advantage?

9. What does at least one of Mark's competitors think of innovation? Why might this person feel this way?

10. Describe Formula racing.

(see the answer keys)

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