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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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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…
Dan Wheldon was hoping to walk away with a five million dollar pay out when he went to Las Vegas for a race at the Motor Speedway there. Instead, Wheldon was driven from that track in an ambulance, dead at the age of thirty three. Now officials and spectators are…
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…
I'm not a huge NASCAR fan, but I have been a Jeff Gordon fan for years. Today, I am disappointed in his actions. I am disappointed by the response of an athlete who has been know as a class-act and role model in his sport. I understand the reasoning for…
Ferrari's 2016 Engine
Ferrari's renaissance in the Formula 1 2015 season has been a pleasure to watch. The team's fortunes were dramatically turned around thanks to a change in leadership, key technical roles and drivers in the form of team principal Maurizio Arrivabene, technical guru, James Allison, and 4-times world…
Born January 14,1932 in Tampa, Florida and simply known as "Big Daddy", Don Garlits is a true Legend and innovator in the sport of Drag Racing. The West Coast racers also referred to him as "Swamp Rat" in the early days because he was from Florida. Don began his racing…
Recently, F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone said that he was confident that the Strategy Group could push through a change in engine regulations for 2016. However, is engine change in 2016 a good move for the sports or the teams?
The debate over engines has been going on during the season,…
What’s it going to be?
Okay how about this, would you buy a new or used full size 1:1 car? That’s different, and how can you compare the two you might answer, yes true but it sometimes comes down to how financial you are at the time………..correct? It’s like anything…
Formula 1 is coming to town!
With just over a week to go before the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, the city of Montréal is gearing up for its yearly celebration of motorsport at its best. Many of you are undoubtedly die-hard F1 fans, while others love NASCAR or the…
With Lewis Hamilton clinching his second F1 champion, Mercedes F1 team now is ready to talk about a new contract beyond 2015 with this racing talent.
The Briton joined Mercedes F1 team ahead of the 2013 campaign and his initial three-year contract runs out at the end of next year.…
Many new racers will be asking this question in their hunt for the greatest go-karting rush they can find. To truly know the answer for yourself, you will want to experience both at some point. It all comes down to personal preference really, but indoor karting does offer some notable…
Having a rare free week-end from his Nascar duties Kurt Busch made his Nhra début in Pro Stock at the Gator Nationals in Gainesville, Florida, Pro Stock is not only the most competitive class in Drag Racing, it is most likely the most challenging car to drive because of its…
Introduction
So you have purchased your brand new RC car RTR (ready to race), or just finished assembling it from a kit. It’s gleaming and that paint job looks schmick. The look on your face has your mouth stretched ear to ear. The batteries are charged (sorry to all the…
The talented Formula One racing driver Daniel Ricciardo is determined to win his first world championship now.
Although he only debuted on the F1 grid this year, he finished third in the world championship standings. Young as he is, he has become one of the most fast-rising racers in the…
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