I'm a 20 year old American currently completing a Political Science major. I write here at Helium with the main goal of improving my writing, but I hope to entertain and educate my peers as well. I am an avid NASCAR fan and my favorite driver is Bobby Labonte (#71). I enjoy my time here at Helium and I wholeheartedly hope that people enjoy my work as much as I do. Thank you for taking interest in my writings and please send me feedback. It would be much appreciated.
My passion is ...
auto racing and writing
I know too much about ...
NASCAR and U.S. politics
My parents always told me ...
that I think too much into things
My favorite memory ...
was a trip with my family to the 2000 Pepsi 400 at Daytona
Why I write ...
to improve my writing and for enjoyment
What I am reading/watching/listening to ...
I am listening to rock or metal
My first job ...
was/is as an apprentice plumber
My inspiration ...
is philosophy
The Car of Tomorrow was seven years in the making and was started after the unfortunate string of deaths of many NASCAR greats. In 2000, NASCAR fans witnessed the deaths of Kenny Irwin Jr. and the grandson of NASCAR legend Richard Petty, Adam Petty, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. In 2001, Dale Earnhardt perished on the final lap of the season's first race, the Daytona 500. The three reasons for the COT's research and development were: driver safety, improving competition, and cost management. The premier reason for the development of the Car of Tomorrow was driver safety. A few target ar...
More..Lou Vailant
Member since: January 2008
Articles Written: 79