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Student Activities
C.A.R.S.
 The
Clemson Auto Racing Society has been around for a couple of years,
but the group is now poised to make NASCAR history. The team is
working toward fielding a Late Model Stockcar and competing in the
2004 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, at the Greenville Pickens Speedway.
If they’re successful, C.A.R.S. will become the first student-run
race team to compete in NASCAR-sanctioned events.
Rick
Coulter, of Rick Coulter Racecars, and owner Rick Fazio, originally
built the Chevrolet Monte Carol racecar in 2000. After one season,
the car was put into storage when Fazio began driving for other
teams. Recognizing the potential and determination in C.A.R.S.,
Fazio graciously offered the use of his personal racecar so that
Clemson students can have the opportunity to experience the team
concept of professional motorsports. All work has been completed
exclusively by C.A.R.S. members, under the direction of Fazio. The
lease arrangement between Fazio and Clemson calls for him to serve
as the driver of the car.
C.A.R.S.
is composed of Clemson University students, faculty, and alumni,
as well as industry partners, who share a passion for motorsports.
Students can become members of C.A.R.S. regardless of major. There
is a small membership fee, but the student controls the amount of
involvement he or she puts into the program. Members can develop
a variety of skills, from hands-on car modification and working
on a pit crew, to marketing and public relations. C.A.R.S. fosters
communication between the motorsports industry and Clemson students.
For more information, go to www.clemson.edu/~auto
The
Clemson Auto Racing Society’s Chevy Monte Carlo was unveiled
at the Clemson vs. Florida State football game. C.A.R.S. is preparing
to kickoff a new Clemson winning tradition! 2003 members are (from
left) John M. Kennedy, Ph.D. (faculty advisor), Rick Fazio (car
owner and driver), Brandon Headrick, Steven Owens, Gehn Fujii, Rhonda
Fetner, Jeff Murray, Ashley Landen, Drew Stiwinter, Josh McFarlin,
Josh Chandler, Davit Gilbert (vice president), Eddie Smith, Matt
Davidson, Trevor Turner (treasurer), Joy Pederson (president), Emily
Fazio (secretary/car chief).
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