Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
NASCAR competition promotes diversity on the track.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 10+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's the Story?
CHANGING LANES follows NASCAR's search for the next big female and/or minority driver. The show introduces viewers to 30 young hopefuls of varying skill levels who are trying out for a spot in NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program, which is designed to develop female and minority driving talent. After a series of evaluations and time trials, the contestant pool is reduced to 10 finalists. With the help of NASCAR mentors -- including no-nonsense coach Phil Horton -- the finalists must continue to develop their skills while avoiding elimination. In the end, four drivers will land coveted spots on NASCAR president Max Siegel's new team, Revolution Racing.
Is It Any Good?
The series, which is narrated by mucisian Ludacris, highlights NASCAR's efforts to develop a new generation of driving talent that reflects the sport's diverse fan base. It also addresses some of the challenges that female and minority drivers face when trying to break into the sport.
Young racing fans will enjoy the insider's view of the sport, as well as the pre-race preparations that the young drivers must go through to become better athletes. But you don't have to be a racing fan to appreciate the show's positive message or to be inspired by the commitment that everyone featured in Changing Lanes is making to make NASCAR a more diverse and accepting sport.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the relationship between race, gender, and sports. Why do athletes of a specific gender, race, or ethnicity seem to dominate some sports? Do you think this is based on ability? Existing stereotypes? Or are there other factors?
Do you think efforts like NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program are good ways of opening up sports to all people? Why or why not?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 1, 2010
- Cast : Ludacris , Max Siegel , Phil Horton
- Network : BET
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 19, 2019
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