Canfield third-graders learn about the need for math in drag racing


CANFIELD — C.H. Campbell Elementary School third-graders, in the final lap of the school year, learned the importance of math in drag racing from guest teacher and local driver Ryan Martino.

“Multiplication is essential to what we do in the race car and how we run our operation day-to-day,” Martino said this afternoon.

Aidan Radinsky, third-grader, said he never thought drivers had to do math to race, but knowing that gives him a better appreciation for the subject.

“It’s a lot more fun if you learn things while trying to have fun,” he said.

Jackie Glista, third-grade teacher, said the event provided a relaxed environment for students to have fun and wrap up the school year with an unconventional lesson.

“We got to learn about distances, timing, speed, adjustments and measurements. It’s all math that goes into racing,” she said.

Martino stressed the importance of paying attention in school to get a head start academically to stay ahead.

For the complete story, read Wednesday's Vindicator and Vindy.com

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