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As I stated in a previous article going to the drag races was the most exciting thing in the World to me. I could not wait for the next week-end to get here! I would help my buddies work on their cars, we would wash and wax them so they…
Fernando Alonso has admitted that leaving Ferrari was a very difficult decision to make.
"It is very difficult to close the door on Ferrari knowing that I will not work in this red colour next year," Ferando Alonso said following November's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
"That's a very, very difficult…
The fourth in a series of articles titled "Legends of the Sport" will feature Don the "Snake" Prudohme, born April 6,1941 in San Fernando, California. Don Prudohme began his Drag Racing career as a teenager in 1960 traveling with Tommy Ivo doing what ever need to be done and by…
Brushless Motors And Why We Need Them
Today in our fast past technological world, the wheels of evolution keep on turning along, with that, so does our motor technology too. What am I talking about? Our RC cars in the realm of electrics were (and still are) run by a…
Hayden Paddon is now turning his focus on the second WRC event of this year, Rally Guanajuato Mexico.
Earlier in February, Paddon garnered his career-best fifth place at Rally Sweden. He says that the experience in Sweden made him learn that no matter how bad things may be, all you…
The FIA has been informed by Eurocare to ban liquor companies from sponsoring F1 teams and events recently. Due to its likely big blow on F1’s cash stripped teams and the uncertain effects of imposing the ban, to ban alcohol advertising in F1 might need more consideration.
The European lobby…
Go-karting enthusiasts in Toronto prefer electric go karts over gas powered ones because of five main reasons; electric go karts are faster, have better performance, are easier to maintain, are cleaner, and safer. You really feel like you’re in a real race in electric go karts. The new versions of…
National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), a family owned and operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events, probably is the most well-known stock car racing franchise in the world. However, is it a true “stock” car racing?
By definition, a stock car is…
My best friend as he describes himself is going through a mid-life crisis. While his mid-life crisis was not my obsession at the time, however; after getting up close and personal with several 2011Porsche's, it has created a life changing obsessive experience for me which has resulted in a review…
Ayrton Senna’s Life
Ayrton Senna was forced to join motor racing early in his life. His farther introduced him to the sport when he was only 4 years old. He was brilliant during his carting career winning numerous titles and this definitely did not change as he moved on to…
Jules Bianchi was a French motor racing driver who drove for Marussia F1 in the FIA Formula One World Championship. Bianchi had previously raced in Formula Renault 3.5, GP2 and Formula Three and was a Ferrari Driver Academy member.
Even though Formula One drivers have some on-track rivalries they have…
McLaren recently confirmed that they would have Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button, two former champions, as their racing drivers for 2015 Formula One Season.
Speculation has been around for a long time whether Jenson Button or Kevin Magnussen will partner Alonso at the team next year. And now, mystery uncovered.…
The sixth in a series of Articles titled "Legends of the Sport" will look at the career of another fellow Texan, Kenny Bernstein, also known as the "King of Speed". Kenny was the first to break the 300 mph barrier in the quarter-mile. Born September 6,1944 in Clovis, New Mexico,…
Cruisin'
It’s funny when you think about it, but your RC car has suspension that is set up similar to your full scale 1:1 car. If you’re old enough to drive or own a car you might even understand a little bit about how your car feels when the suspension…
Most motorcycle riders believe that the riding jacket they wear provides their back adequate protection. This may be true for casual riders who scarcely ride their motorcycle, but for serious riders the protection that a riding jacket provides their back isn’t enough. They should opt to purchase separate back protectors…
Mercedes, Renault, and Ferrari - to work on 92% of the system, with just 8% percent frozen. Besides, reports have it that he even suggested F1 reverting back to V8 engine, which has been warned by Mercedes motorsport chief Toto Wolff that if this occurred, Mercedes would quit F1. And…
If we asked you to think of a typical school excursion, you might conjure up images of museums, art galleries, and maybe the zoo if you are lucky. Traditionally speaking, you probably don’t immediately associate go-karting with school excursions. We don’t have anything against museums, but we think that go-karting…
Hello race fans, today I would like to tell you about a typical day in the Pits at an NHRA National Event. If you have never been to an NHRA National Event and you like racing you will be in for a pleasant surprise. I should explain NHRA is short…
For many people, the New Year means out with the old and in with the new. Take motorcycle riders for example; they usually wait for the new years to make purchases, like new motorcycles and riding gear. So, why not begin your year with a new helmet, the most important…
With Sebastian Vettel winning 8 of the last 13 races, it's no surprise that Felipe Massa is starting to think twice on his team's chances in the 2011 Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Vettel showed another strong performance in the recently concluded Italian Grand Prix and have further extended his points…
Ayrton Senna Life – The Character of Senna
Ayrton Senna was born on 21 March 1960. He started racing carts when he was 4 years old and during his lifetime made a name for himself in almost every racing class that he competed in.
Senna was also a three time…
Well done to the Mercedes team who were crowned Constructors' World Champions 2015!
An action-packed Russian grand prix saw the Mercedes team crowned Constructors’ Champions for the 2nd consecutive year at the new Sochi Autodrom.sochi circuit
After lights-out, Nico Rosberg kept Lewis Hamilton at bay for the first few corners,…
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has just won BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award, adding another honor to his glorious 2014 season.
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award is the main award of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony, which takes place each December.…
The fifth in a series of Articles titled "Legends of the Sport" will feature fellow Texan, Eddie Hill, born March 6.1936 in Longview, Texas. Hill graduated from Texas A & M University in 1957 with a degree in Industrial Technology. Hill started his racing career at a very young age…
Continued from Part I………….
Like full size racing cars rely on the tyre manufacturer supplying a race wining tyre combo for any given track this is no different for your RC car. Each track is unique in its surface and luckily members of a home track will in most cases…
Some motorcycle riders only ride their bikes occasionally; hence they need riding gear that suits their requirements. As is the case with riding boots, casual riders don’t want hardcore adventure orraceboots that will be adorning their closet for the better part of the year. Instead, they go for boots that…
It is said that Caterham now has only three weeks left to find a buyer if it is going to make it onto the grid in 2015.
Going into administration last month and missing two races both in U.S. and Brazil, the fate of the cash strapped team Caterham has…
A Toronto Go Kart is a kind of blanket term for a small four wheeled vehicle. So as you can imagine, there are quite a lot of different types out there, of all sorts of shapes and sizes. The type of go-kart used usually depends on the situation. A soap…
The Great American Muscle Car, what a ride! It all started in the early to mid 60's, the major auto companies like Chevrolet, Ford, Chrysler, Oldsmobile and Pontiac all had American Muscle Cars. These were exciting times for a car buff, it seemed like each year brought something bigger and…
Sprint Corporation, the wireless service provider, has informed NASCAR that it will not extend its title sponsorship after 2016 season.
The relationship between Sprint and NASCAR began at the year of 2004 when Nexel signed a 10 year contract with NASCAR, with the NASCAR’s premier series changed name to the…
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