Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Wins, and Thanks His Auto Mechanic

By Kelly Richardson
Career School Columnist

Despite an almost season-long slump, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. took the checked flag in his July 10th race at the Chicagoland Speedway. When he was done hugging his race team, he gave credit to his auto mechanic for getting his racecar just right.

Without a doubt, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is one of the favorites on the NASCAR circuit. He has recently gone through a trying period of low finishes, blowing or wrecking cars. But at the Chicagoland Speedway in July, Dale Jr. and his Number 8 Chevrolet finished in what many people consider to be some of the best racing of the year.

A Recent Timeline on Dale Jr.'s Performance:

• Daytona 500. In the first major race of the season, Dale Jr. finished a very respectable third place.


• Pepsi 400. A long drought of winless races was finally snapped in Daytona again as Dale Jr. turned in another third place.


• Chicagoland. Despite trailing 176 laps of the 267-lap race, Dale Jr. was able to secure the victory with a lightening-fast four-tire change.

Dale’s auto mechanic was instrumental in these wins. It takes a highly skilled auto mechanic to fine-tune a car so that it can take the pressure of speeds over 200 miles per hour. If you enjoy working on cars, you could earn your auto mechanic credentials and perhaps join a NASCAR racing team.

Fast Facts About Your Auto Mechanic Credentials

• Your auto mechanic credentials will help you learn how all of the systems of the car work together to get to the finish.


• Most training programs last from two to four years with an on-the-job training period.


• Because the number of drivers and cars continues to grow, you should have no trouble finding work all over the country.

Earn your auto mechanic credentials, and take your mechanic skills to the racetrack!

About the Author

Kelly Richardson has the inside track on all of the hottest careers paths and resources. His articles appear in a variety of career journals, periodicals, and e-zines. Kelly holds a bachelor degree in English and master degree in education from Georgia State University. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Walden University.

Posted on August 18, 2005 at 12:07 PM

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