AFX in the Classroom
Accelerated Learning Through Motorsports
Force to be Reckoned With: Exploring Newton’s Law
Power Up!: Exploring transforming energy
Energy To Burn
Video 1:
A Force to Be Reckoned With
Video at a Glance
In this video we explore Newton’s Laws of Motion. Former Racecar Driver, Jeff Andretti had a terrible accident over 20 years ago in the Indy 500. Follow our students as they interact with subject matter experts to learn what happened to Jeff and improvements that have been made to keep drivers safer.
Meet the Subject Matter Experts
Ashley Sanford,Top Fuel Dragster Driver
Bob Bielenberg, Research Engineer, Track Safety
Educator Guide
Video 2:
Power Up!
 Video at a Glance
In this video we explore energy transformations. In both racecars and street cars, the engine is what powers the car. But the power needed in a racecar is different than the power needed in your family car. Follow our students as they interact with subject matter experts to explore how the energy is transformed in the engine to power the car.
Meet the Subject Matter Experts
Steve Erikson , Professional Race Engineer
Kyle Bentley, Engineering Manager, Vehicle Development
Educator Guide
Video 3:
Energy To Burn
 Video at a Glance
In this video, our subject matter experts will discuss the performance and efficiency of the electric car and the amount of power and torque generated in both race cars and street cars. Follow our students as they interact with subject matter experts to explore electric vehicles, alternative fuel sources and torque.