NHRA driver Courtney Force documents her summertime on the drag-racing circuit in an online blog for U.S.A. TODAY.

This week sisters Courtney, Bretagne and Ashley were part of a race car-themed awarding ceremony at the Rio de Janeiro Vista elementary school in orange County. The retarding force automobile driver were asked to help pass out the awarding to the students who had succeeded in the reading competition throughout the yr These reading competition had been theme to racing with the various reading group being their “pit crews.” The gymnasium was even decorated according to theme.

The Force sisters brought some of their our own props – including die-cast cars, fire suits, helmets, and all other safety equipment – and got the chance to speak to the students about the importance of staying in school and how much it could have an impact on their future careers.

It’s always fun to introduce the NHRA to those who are unfamiliar with it and the young lady passed out signed hero cards and presented the students with gold, silver, and bronze medals.

After spending a day with the students, Courtney was back to towing around the parking wad in the funny Car working toward her own personal end in life She then head down the street to Cal State-Fullerton to take an English writing exam she need to pass in order to alum in the fall Her exam theme was on her personal feeling toward group projects. Group projects are kind of like teamwork on a race team and everyone knows there’s no “I” in Team!

Courtney says:

I believe that if everyone on a squad is passionate about what they do and are volition to put forth an effort, then you can achieve your ultimate end Without my crew guy and my family, I wouldn’t have the chance to say we’ve achieved winning a national event. I’ll never forget that day last July when my win light came on in Seattle and they handed me my first Wally. My squad is very important to me and we support each other all through race day.

Stay tuned to find out what else Courtney is up to this summertime and be sure to follow her on chirrup @courtneyforce.