World Report: September 16, 2005 Vol. 11 Iss. 3
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
Meet a Star on the Fast Track
In less than seven seconds, Erica Enders, 21, can reach 200 miles per hour. This drag racer is also speeding into the history books. Last week, Enders was the first female in 34 years to qualify in the Pro Stock class at the U.S. Nationals. "We finally found the key for going fast," Enders told TFK. She currently competes against men she grew up watching with her dad. Although she claims to be "just a driver," Enders sometimes stops to think, "This is so nuts that I get to be here!"
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