But Patrick Cripps was accustomed to the noise. Aside from the noise, the students were nearly unanimous in the opinion that the cars looked good. He said he had been to just about every race at Heartland Park but never had the chance to visit with the drivers. Clinkenbeard, who labeled himself a tinkerer and somewhat of a mechanic, said it was more enjoyable to attend the races as a fan than a student. It's more hectic following the teacher around.
Hot days make the oil come out and the track becomes slippery.
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