Dear Miss Sarah,
My name is Cade Casteel Varela. You spell it C-A-D-E and I’m learning how to write it in cursive. I am 5 years old. That’s cool because I heard that you started racing cars when you were 5 years old. I’m Catalin’s little sister. She helps me clean my room. When we’re finished cleaning we like to play racecars. We make them out of big boxes, push each other around fast on the carpet and pretend to change the tires and give them gas. Will you please answer my questions?
Hi Cade-
How cute you are! Cursive was always tough for me, but all you have to do is practice. I’ve gotten pretty fast at signing my name in cursive. I use to put my dolls in my wagons and race them around too…it was fun.
Q. What things are in your car that make it safe for you to drive so fast?
Sarah: “Every year, the series continually makes changes to enhance the safety of the car. This year, we have added anti-intrusion panels to keep parts from piercing the tub and driver inside. We also have several safety elements in our head gear, Hans devices, and ballistic-packed headrest surrounds. Other safety features include a rear impact attenuator, styrene beaded seats, and the more obvious personal safety gear of the driver. These are just a few specific pieces. It gets pretty technical.”
Q. Is it scary when someone in front of you crashes and tires and things go flying at you?
Sarah: “Avoiding the crash is the most important thing here. Evaluating where parts or cars are headed and get though it quickly. It can be like a obstacle course!”
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