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Drag Racing Then And Now Part 2
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…
The Science Of Braking In A Go Kart Toronto
Toronto’s Grand Prix Kartways is dedicated to safety. Obviously, one of the main aspects of safety is being able to stop the karts when you need to and that’s where the brakes come into play.
The electric go kart in Toronto, built by OTL of Italy, are like a combination…
Lgends Of the Sport;/ Shirley Muldowney
This is the first in a series of Articles titled," Legends of the Sport ", in this Article we will look at the career of Shirley Muldowney. The "First Lady of Drag Racing" was born Shirley Ann Rogue on June 19, 1940 in up-state New York. She began street racing…
A Good Move for Alonso And the Constructor - - great Stewart Said
The great Formula One driver Jackie Stewart recently told PTI that he thought Fernando Alonso’s move to Mclaren will be a good choice for both the driver and the constructor.
Speculations about where E1 Nano will go in 2015 has been around for months. Though Alonso has not announced where…
How to Maintain Your RC Car
It’s all well and good to grab your favorite RC car, either fill the gas tank with nitro or shove your batteries in and go drive it, but the truth is how is it all generally holding up? So you love to drive but sometimes you’re a bit slack when…
What Engine Could F1 Have In 2016?
F1 has been debating a lot over engines and up till now they haven’t come up with a solution to satisfy every participant in the sport.
Recently, F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, has confirmed that he would propose to ditch turbo V6 regulations in 2016 and he even mentioned that he…
The Beasts Of the Sport
The Beasts of the Sport
These are what I consider to be the Beasts of the Sport, the Top Fuel Dragsters and Top Fuel Funny Cars, Pro Mod. would probably fit into that category as well, but for today we are going to take a look at the Top Fuel…
Dick Trickle, RIP My Friend
Wow, as I sit here and think back over all the years I have been lucky enough to spend time hanging with race drivers who are household names, I really do not want to write this article, but I guess I am doing it as a beginning of a healing…
5 Awesome Things You Get Out Of Go Karting In Toronto
In truth, there are more than 5 awesome things you can benefit by racing on a Toronto Go Kart. We will only give you 5 that have made an impact in our readers' lives. Toronto go kart racing is an activity that surely pumps up your adrenaline, stimulates your brain…
Legends Of the Sport/ John Force
John Force was born in Bell Gardens, California on May 4, 1949. Growing up John's family didn't have much money so they lived in a small travel trailer/ mobile home. John was a truck driver early on and had an intense interest in hot rods. At first he could only…
F1: Caterham’s Fate Still Not Decided
As Force India becomes the first of the teams announcing its launch date, the beleaguered team Caterham is still continuing its fight to survive on the F1 grid in 2015.
Going into administration last year and missing two grand prix both in Brazil and the United States, Caterham finally succeeded…
2012 Nascar Sprint Cup Schedule
If you are bound to a forceful, breath-taking sports event, then you should not miss the 2012 NASCAR sprint cup schedule. This is considered as the most coveted racing series of NASCAR because of its hardcore uniqueness in auto racing.
Thanks to its edgy and stirring stance – which are…
K - Mag 'pain In the Butt' for Ron Dennis
Danish Formula 1 reserve driver, Kevin Magnussen, affectionately known as K-Mag, has been a 'pain in the butt' these past 4 months, according to Ron Dennis, McLaren group CEO.
The controversy around McLaren's driver line up for 2015 began halfway through the the 2014 Formula 1 season. 22 year old…
Legends Of the Sport;/ Connie Kalitta
The second in a series of Articles, "Legends of the Sport", we will look back on the colorful career of Conrad Kalitta. Born February 24, 1938, Connie started racing in the late 50's competing in A/D & AA/D, he switched over to Fuel Dragsters in the 60's & started touring…
Hamilton And Rosberg: Friends Again After the Race
The two-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and his competitive teammate Nico Rosberg became friends again after the F1 season-ending race in Abu Dhabi, where Hamilton clinched his second world title.
Lewis said: “We had a filming day the other day and all that tension disappears.
“It goes back to being…
The Great American Race Was One for the Ages!
Prelude to Daytona
Every year Nascar does this completely backwards, they have their biggest event of the year "The Great American Race." It starts with the Bud Shooutout and then they do the Gatorade Duels. Now just so you know where I stand I don't consider myself a true Nascar…
Sebastian Vettel to Be In Ferrari for A Change – Says Ricciardo
The Sebastian Vettel’s former teammate Daniel Ricciardo commented that the German was capable of getting what he wants and he would soon adapt the life in Ferrari.
The 2014 proved to be a difficult year for the four-time Formula One champion. Having had the second winless year in his F1…
Drag Racing Then And Now
When I was a kid growing up on an East Texas dairy farm in the late 50's and early 60's getting to go the races with my buddies was a real treat. We did not have a track in my home town, but there were several tracks with-in a 60…
Why Mclaren Divorces Mercedes?
The performance of Mercedes in F1 this year is impeccable. With Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg crossing the finish line in Russian’s Grand Prix to take their ninth one-two finish of the 2014 Formula One Season, Mercedes has clinched their F1 constructors’ champion first time in the history. However, with…
The Science Of Cornering In An Indoor Go Kart Track In Toronto
What makes a great Toronto go karting driver?
When it really comes down to it, cornering is the defining factor in any race.
Incidentally, it is also the trickiest part to master for any go kart enthusiast; new or experienced. When you begin to learn how to cruise in a…
Legens Of the Sport/ Bob Glidden
Born in 1944 Bob Glidden became interested in drag racing at an early age. He began his career in the 60's racing a 427 Ford Fairlane, but In 1968 he switched to a 428 Cobra Jet Mustang. Bob was a mechanic at Ed Martin Ford so it was only natural…
F1: Williams Finds it Hard to Move Onwards In 2015
According to William’s chief technical officer Pat Symonds, Williams faces a much more difficult challenge of making progress in 2015 than in 2014.
Williams experienced a shameful season in 2013, ending up ninth in the constructors’ championship. However, just a year passing by, Williams moved forward to third in the…
Ayrton Senna Movie Documentary
“Senna” is the documentary of the Brazilian Formula One Driver Ayrton Senna. He was considered to be one of the greatest racing drivers of all time and his tragic death at 34 was the only incident that could stop him from winning more than his already three Formula 1 World…
Mclaren at Rock Bottom In Canada
The smiles and chirpy, upbeat attitude at McLaren have been admirable given the team's engine woes of late. The cracks were clearly visible last weekend at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve in Montréal.
Well, you know what they say, the higher the expectation,…
Legends Of the Sport;/ Don The Snake Prudohme
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…
Leaving Ferrari is Difficult—says Alonso
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…
Are Brushless Motors For Your RC Car The Way To Go?
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…
Wrc: Paddon Focuses on Mexico Event
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…
Ban on Alcohol Advertising In F1 Might Require More Consideration
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 Toronto: Why Use Electric Go Karts
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…