"You learn a lot of different types of things that make you think – like perception and all of that," Molesworth continued. "I know my interviewing skills have been boosted. Before, I would just sit there and say, 'Uh…Uh…Uh.' Now, I am able to speak freely and just flow through whatever I am thinking."

A unique aspect of the academy is a webinar program. Since these young drivers live throughout the United States, it was obviously difficult to create a traditional classroom environment with drivers as young as nine years, so once every month – or every three weeks during race season – Shnur and his team teach on many different topics, including a four-part series on sponsorship, at-track etiquette or various types of public speaking.

"We talk about being comfortable in front of a camera," Schnur said. "That's really easy to say, but how do you do it? Well, we teach the kids to talk like they are talking to their friends. It's a very simple concept, yet not easy to do, so the more experience they get, the better they are. (These kids) have won championships, won races, this and that and the other thing, but it's what they do outside the race car that will make the lasting impression."

One of the most important lessons being taught is control outside the race car. According to Schnur, when these youngsters get to the race track, they are now responsible for anyone and everything surrounding their pit area. You never know, especially when running within the Charlotte area, who might be watching that night.

"We talked about how these drivers are now responsible for their parents and friends actions when they are at the race track," Schnur said. "If something happens on the race track; they get spun out for instance and everybody's like, 'let's go.' It's Duncan's job to get everyone in the trailer because this is his career."

But Molesworth's been taught he also has to set an example.

"Anger still flows through me," Molesworth said. "But I don't express it as much. Like the other week, a spindle broke on my car. I didn't blame anyone, I didn't say anything negative, I just looked at it, got out of my car, frustrated obviously, but at least I didn't wreck the car or anything like that. It's just a race. Sure it would have helped our chances in the championship if I didn't have a DNF, but there's always next week and it's just a race. You have to cool down a little bit and forget those kind of things. By the end of the night, it's not going to mean anything to you."

"You need to express your opinion," Schnur added. "But to go fly off the handle when the crew chief from the Hendrick organization could be there? It's definitely detrimental."

Schnur has been ecstatic about the company's recent growth, as they have been working countless hours just trying to keep up with demand. Despite the rigors, he's still had time to think about the next steps in the process.

"My goal is to find a title sponsor for the academy, so I can say to (potential students) that it won't cost anything to attend," Schnur said. "We are looking for scholarship type programs now, where someone who cannot afford to come to the academy can. We're a new business, so we can't afford to give things away for free, but we definitely want to lean towards that area through a scholarship program."

For more information on the Future Stars in Racing Academy, contact Rolfe Schnur at (704) 231-2130 or log onto the website at www.futurestarsinracing.com.