LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson kids receiving a tour around the track, which includes touring through the garage area and track walk. Kids interacting with a Cup driver during the tour. at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on February 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Photos of Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson at new LA Memorial Coliseum track

By Chase Wilhelm | Published: 8 Feb, 2022 34

Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

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Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

On Saturday prior to the Busch Light Clash, NASCAR hosted 20 members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson, California, for an all-inclusive tour of the 0.25-mile temporary asphalt oval inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The students received a detailed analysis of the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) involved in constructing the venue. They also were able to meet with NASCAR Cup Series drivers, crew members and leadership to learn more about the sport. Scroll through to see each moment captured.

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Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

Jim Clark (far right), Boys & Girls Clubs of America president and CEO, poses for a photo with members of the Carson-based group in front of the Coliseum.

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Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

Trackhouse Racing drivers Daniel Suárez and Ross Chastain speak with Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson kids in a private meet-and-greet event at FanFest in front of the Coliseum.

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Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

Daniel Suárez and Ross Chastain provided insight on racing at the Coliseum and the unique paths they paved to get into the sport.

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Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

Daniel Suárez and Ross Chastain answer questions from the kids.

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Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

Daniel Suárez and Ross Chastain pose for a photo with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson kids.

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Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

Two members Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson enjoying a day out at the track.

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Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson kids enjoying everything that FanFest had to offer.

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Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

Mamba Smith, on-air talent for NASCAR's digital platforms, hangs out with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson kids in the FanFest area.

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Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

The kids stop for a quick photo in front of the Coliseum peristyle before making their way into the track.

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Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

The kids make their way down the Coliseum steps to get onto the race track.

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Chase Wilhelm | NASCAR Digital Media

From start to finish, the kids loved every minute of this extensive tour.

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Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson kids receiving a tour around the track.

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Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

Erica Wilkerson, NASCAR's senior manager of multicultural and youth marketing, tours the kids around the 0.25-mile temporary track.

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Chase Wilhelm | NASCAR Digital Media

The kids head out of the track through Turns 1 and 2 for the next part of the tour.

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Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

Rev Racing driver Regina Sirvent talks with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson members, answering questions and sharing about her experience in the sport.

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Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

Regina Sirvent poses for a photo with the kids.

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Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

Kap Houston, pit-crew member for Trackhouse Racing, explains what his day-to-day responsibilities are for the team and answers questions from the kids.

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Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

Kap Houston demonstrates how the jack works in relation to a pit stop in the garage area at the Coliseum.

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Michael Chow | USC student

Before the kids attended the Clash at the Coliseum, they first received a tour of the track while final preparations were underway.

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Michael Chow | USC student

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson high school students walk through the tunnel en route to the race track.

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Michael Chow | USC student

Club members get prepped as Martin Flugger, NASCAR vice president of engineering services, design and development, discusses the science, technology, engineering and math involved in building the track.

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Michael Chow | USC student

The timing of the visit allowed the students to see firsthand the process of installing the SAFER barriers.

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Michael Chow | USC student

Capturing a unique moment for the high school students.

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Michael Chow | USC student

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson kids get an overlook of the race track.

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Michael Chow | USC student

Before the NASCAR Cup Series drivers take the track, the Boys & Girls Club kids had to check it out first.

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Michael Chow | USC student

Erica Wilkerson, leader of youth marketing for NASCAR, chats with the kids during the two-hour tour.

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Michael Chow | USC student

Picture perfect moment as club members get an in-depth tour.

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Michael Chow | USC student

Students even had the opportunity to chat with Los Angeles media about their experience.

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Michael Chow | USC student

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson students get an explanation of how the SAFER barrier is installed and other elements of building a race track.

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Michael Chow | USC student

For most of the high school students who visited the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, it was the first time stepping foot on a race track.

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Michael Chow | USC student

NASCAR will host the same group from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson at the Coliseum on Feb. 5 for Cup Series practice, a follow-up experience focused on introducing the kids to the various roles across the NASCAR industry as well as the personalities behind them.

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Michael Chow | USC student

Crews install the SAFER barrier ahead of the Feb. 6 exhibition race.

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Michael Chow | USC student

It won't be long now before NASCAR Cup Series race cars roar in this place.