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Looking To Get Into Motocross Racing? It's Easier Than You Think

Okay, so you probably aren't going to be doing flips any time soon, as this requires years of practice, but entering the sport is as simple as finding a bike that's right for you, getting some gear, finding a place to ride, and driving there. Finding a Bike That's Right For You If you're just starting out in Motocross, you're going to want to be practicing proper form, body positioning, and overall riding style. Google "how to ride a dirt bike" for tons of information about that stuff. Personally, I recommend a used four stroke 250 from Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, or Suzuki. You can head to Craigslist and do a local search to find bikes for sale in your area. These are the easiest motocross bikes to get started on, and you can have a decent one for around two grand. Getting Your Gear You've got the bike, now you need the gear. Motocross is an inherently dangerous sport, so safety is a big priority. You're going to want to purchase a h...

The Thrill of ATV Racing

I can smell it now, the oh so sweet smell of high octane race fuel. The sound of chest pounding four stroke engines rumbles through the pits. The excitement of the racers is showcased on the track as they battle for the win. Sailing 30ft in the air over massive man made dirt jumps. Busting berms and block passing for the win. ATV motocross is one of the most rising motor sports of our time. This sport is beginning to become more popular than dirt bike racing. There are many series to choose from when it comes to racing motocross. Classes range from quads as small as 50cc's all the way up to the open class where engines can be 650cc's. The most popular engine size being 450cc's. This is the engine size permitted in the pro class and is where almost all riders strive to be in. There are many different types of man made obstacles on a motocross track. These include massive doubles, triples, tabletops and whoops. The tracks can get extremely rough during the co...

A Brief Overview Of Formula One Racing

Probably the most notable feature of Formula One (F1) racing is the car itself. They are open-air, single-occupant vehicles that ride very low to the ground and use foils on the front and the rear of the car. The design produces significant downforce to keep the car on the track as a result of the cars' high speeds and lightweight body design. The car is not unique to Formula One, however. Rather, F1 racing is the top level using this vehicle. Formula One racing is exciting as much for the speeds and the curves in its tracks as it is for the skill required. There is little of the way of a technological edge in F1 racing as the governing body tries to keep the teams with deeper pockets from dominating the sport. As a result, the drivers and the pit crews must rely on their skills to outperform their opponents on and off the track. F1 cars are engineered to such exacting tolerances that literally hundreds of hours are spent using computer models and wind tunnels to develop...

Drag Racing

This is a popular form of motor sport racing in the United States, which first began as illegal street racing. The idea is to cover a short distance, usually one quarter of a mile in the shortest amount of time. The course or strip is straight, resembling the streets of most American cities. Two cars stand next to each other as if waiting at a traffic signal. Once the green light goes on, they start. The first drag strip began on an airfield in Santa Ana, California in 1950. It was in Southern California that the sport grew with various clubs organizing races and the Hot Rod magazine was responsible for promoting racing safety and standardization. Traditionally big American cars with high capacity engines have dominated drag racing. Initially contestants used modified street vehicles, but over time participants have become more inventive. The power to weight ratio of lighter, usually imported cars has made them popular especially when their engines are modified. Today th...

The Theory of Petrol Head

There is no point in driving a fast car slow as there is (almost) no point in driving an F1 in a racetrack asphalt. This is the 101 of driving a road illegal fancy machine in a straight line without using any maneuvering driving skill. Rather, the ridiculous speed at the race pit cracks the nervous system of most of the racers. This is the strutting catwalk of a nervous fashion diva in the weirdest dress who can never use it in other forms let alone in the street! Formula One is the science at its best and a product of mad professors and genius engineers at whitewashed labs. It is the showdown of expensive engineering marvels of automobile industry, where the only fun lies in enduring frequent lateral 5G force in multiple left and right-hand turns. Any steel-nerve noob with 10-2 clocking can clutch a V8 or V10 in a drag race and beat a quarter mile, unless he blows off his piston by throttling to the redline! If speed and automotive engineering were everything in racing, then hyper car...

What Makes a Lotus?

From the beginning, the name Lotus has been synonymous with high performance, pure unadulterated driving enjoyment; nothing else mattered but the way in which the driver enjoyed the driving exhilaration of the journey. Carmakers today try to provide a "drivers experience", but most pale into insignificance when compared to the true on road lotus driving experience. To drive a lotus, the driver and vehicle become one, it has always been said that you drive a lotus with the tips of your fingers, seat of your pants, along with some light, but deft footwork on the pedals. The late Colin Chapman founded Lotus cars in 1952, he was an incredibly ingenious and forward thinking engineer and designer, and most of his design work was as a result of what he learnt from aeronautical studies The transfer of aircraft design principles to the automotive field spelt instant success on the track even from the very early days and the humble beginnings of Lotus cars. The discovery that a stiff c...

Autocross - Your Choice for a Low-Budget Race

Are you a racing lover? Are you still worrying about the high cost of auto racing? Don't worry! Thanks to autocross, now you can have an exhilarating driving experience at an extremely low-budget. Take a look! Autocross, which is also called Solo II, is an event where you can bring your ordinary street car to race in a safe and controlled environment. Usually, it is an empty parking lot, with numerous orange traffic cones standing on the ground. One thing you need to know is that it is not a wheel-to-wheel race, so that you don't need to worry about hitting others' cars in the competition. One car at a time, each driver competes against other drivers in their respective class by taking a timed lap on the course, with the goal to drive as fast as one can. Although I just said the drivers could use his or her unmodified street cars to race, sport utility vehicles are not allowed on the course due to the potential rollover issues. It is never easy to start your f...

Will the Small Teams Get More Money?

It has been argued for a long time whether the small teams should get more money to survive in F1. Now reports have it that the small teams: Force India, Sauber and Lotus have written to F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone to demand a fair share of the sport's considerable revenues after they failed to make any progress in talks with Ecclestone at the last two races. The letter was sent to seek a meeting at this weekend's season-ending race in Abu Dhabi. Copies were sent to rights holders CVC, International Automobile Federation (FIA) president Jean Todt and team principals. "In our common interest and for a sustainable future of the sport, we request you, together with the other stakeholders, to implement a more equitable distribution," Bob Fernley, Force India deputy principal, said in the letter. Besides, in the letter, there were concerns over Formula One turning into a two-tier sport divided between constructors and those using 'customer' chassis or beefed up '...

Types of Tires Suitable for Different Racing Conditions

Racing is an incredibly tense sport. It may not take a toll on you because you are always sitting but the car will definitely be affected. With all sports there are different types of sport equipment that could be used. For racing, tires would be considered important. Racing tires always have a low profile. The lower the profile the faster and more stable the car will be able to move. During rainy weather conditions you might want to get a tire with a small form of tread; provided there is some friction to keep it firmly on the track. The more water there is on the road the higher chances the car will skid. In hot conditions a normal performance tire will work well. The less tread the better. The only problem with extremely hot conditions is that with increasing heat the tires could burst causing you to spin out. It would be wise to not use all-seasons tires for all types of races. Rather use the tires that are specifically designed for each weather condition installe...

Tissot - T-Sport Watches - High Performance Luxury Watches

Above all other watchmakers in the world, Tissot enjoys the most diverse and long-lasting relationship with the world of sports. Providing official timekeeping and products for fast-paced sports from Nascar, to ice hockey and cycling, Tissot's T-Sport watches capture the essence of athleticism and high performance at the same time. Crafted for both men and women, the T-Sport collection is versatile and results-driven for competitors, amateur athletes and sports enthusiasts alike. The watches in this collection are designed to perform at the highest level while providing a look that is sleek and modern. T-Sport PRS200. A very basic chronograph timepiece that is accessible for the average wearer yet still performs at the highest level. The T-Sport PRS200 is among the best-selling watches of all time for Tissot. It is popular because of its bold dial (available in silver, blue or black) and its accurate chronograph function. Solid and easily accessible buttons make this watc...

The Greatest British Formula-1 Drivers of All Time

Mike Hawthorn During the 1950s, Mike Hawthorn was one of Britain's most esteemed drivers. Born in 1934, he made his Formula-1 debut in 1952 at the Belgian Grand Prix where he finishing in fourth place. A year later he won his first Formula-1 race at the French Grand Prix at Reims. His gave his most memorable races with the Jaguar team after he joined them in 1955. He was also memorably known for his publicized friendly rivalry with Italian driver Luigi Musso of the Ferrari team, who he and fellow British driver Peter Collins were constantly challenged by. The three men frequently took risks when competing in motorsport, the kind that are now illegal in Formula-1 racing. In 1959, just months after his retirement, Hawthorn died at the age of 29 while driving his Jaguar 3.4-liter along the A3 Guildford bypass. His death came less than 18 months after both Musso and Collins died in motor racing competitions; accidents that allegedly influences Hawthorn's decision to re...

McLaren Formula One - The Early Years

The start of the 2007 formula season has seen the spotlight fall firmly on the McLaren Formula One team with the arrival Lewis Hamilton on the scene. With his incredible success so far in his debut season and a few controversies along the way, McLaren has barely been out of the sports news pages. However this success is not new for the team. During its history the team has won 8 constructors championships and 11 drivers championships with motor sport legends such as Emerson Fittipaldi, James Hunt, Ayrton Senna and more recently Mika Häkkinen. In fact they are the second most successful formula one team after Ferrari, with more Grand Prix wins under their belt than any other constructor other than Ferrari. The team was founded in 1963 by New Zealander Bruce McLaren and was at that time know as Bruce McLaren Motor Racing limited. They spent their first three years building a formula one car and were finally ready to make their debut at the Monaco Grand Prix of 1966 with the tea...

Xperiences Guide to Track Days and Driving Experiences - Part 1

If you want to give your favorite car fanatic the ultimate driving experience or track day then this guide to high octane motorsport gifts is essential reading. It aims to give you the lowdown on the wide range of adrenaline-fueled driving experiences available, featuring everything from Ferraris to Formula 1 racers. Experience the mind-blowing power and acceleration of the world's greatest sports cars and make dreams come true. Supercar Driving. The Lamborghini is all about stunning looks and the association with the uber rich, not forgetting its awesome power and super fast acceleration speeds! You can be driving the Gallardo; the first car to feature the new Lamborghini V10 5L engine with a top speed of nearly 200 mph! Supercar driving days feature the ultimate in high performance mean machines from world renowned marques including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Porsche, Lotus Elise, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and more. Get behind the wheel of your dream car on one of t...

RX7 is a Legend in Motor Sports

More about Mazda Sports Car - RX7 Mazda RX7 has been a proud possession of high speed enthusiasts since the last four decades. Rotary engine was first invented in 1957 by a German Engineer named Felix Wankel. He believed in 4 strokes as to be achieved while rotating. Initially there was no success in the automobiles and it disappeared from the vehicle manufacturers engineering labs until Mr. Masuda Tsuneji identified the potential and worked with NSU in the research and development of rotary engine. In 1967 Mazda succeeded in producing the world's first dual rotar rotary engine. The RX-7 is also a powerful car. It uses a naturally aspirated, 1.3L rotary engine which can develop a maximum of 246 hp at 8,500 rpm with the sustained redline pegged at 8,500 rpm and a peak redline at 9,000 rpm. The engine performed well enough to win the International Engine of the Year and Best New Engine awards in 2003. The RX-7 has gained pop cult status and has even been featured in ma...

Benefits of a Karting Sparco Suit

Sparco is an Italian auto part and accessory company that specializes in producing items such as seats, steering wheels, harnesses, racewear, gloves, boots, accessories and helmets. In recent times, it has become one of the best-selling brands in racewear and the Sparco suit is one of them. Their dedication in producing a driving suit is evidenced by more than 40 skilled workers operating technologically advanced equipment that are necessary in producing a race suit. Their sophisticated production equipment and their zealous attention to detail allow them to attain a standard of quality that only a few can imitate. Kart racing or karting is a variant of an open-wheel motor sport. It is commonly perceived as the stepping stone to the higher and more expensive ranks of motorsport. Given that, it is considered as the training ground for every aspiring professional racing driver. Sparco offers only the safest and most comfortable karting suits that survive their on-track testing...

Formula One Driving With Champions

The FIA ​​Formula One World Championship may be the most watched motor sport of all race fanatics in the entire world. Who wouldn't? Other than the gorgeous F1 drivers riding their well-known automobiles, the thrill of hearing the sound of an engine roaring at the starting line can make your heart beat fast. The adrenaline rush of this exciting motor sport can make you stand in awe of the exceptional driving skills being shown by these 24 multi-national drivers. Among such that has made a mark in racing history are the famous Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button. Among these 3 racers though, none is as legendary as the famous German race driver Michael Schumacher. Holds the most won championships in the 60 years of Formula One racing history, seven (7) to be exact, Schumacher stands as the model for F1 success. Driving for Benetton in 1994 and Ferrari in 2000, he was "statistically the greatest driver the sport has ever seen". With such great re...

Group 44 Dart - The Beginning of an American Road Racing Epic

By the middle 1960s, road racing in America had enjoyed steady growth; spreading from Watkins Glen and Elkhart Lake in the late '40s, to tracks all across the American landscape. Some tracks, like Florida's Sebring circuit, was nothing more than a converted Army Air Corps training field for America's aviators during the Second World War. Other tracks, like California's Riverside Raceway, were purpose built to embrace America's new found affection for a form of motor sport that was inherently European. American auto manufacturers were a bit less willing to embrace this new found love. The middle 1950s was a tragic time in road racing, particularly at Europe's biggest event held every June at Le Mans in France. These tragic occurrences led to the American motor car industry to form a racing ban in 1957, which officially meant that there could be no factory-backed racing efforts for America's auto manufacturers. The manufacturers knew that racing, esp...

Titan of Road Racing: Porsche 917

In road racing, many names carry an extensive amount of passion; names such as Ferrari, Jaguar, and Porsche are a few of the most iconic names the world of motor sport has ever seen. Porsche, however, is one name that truly has spanned generations of racers and fans alike, and has come to symbolize a state of dominance in the world of road racing. Having started racing in the early 1950s with the small 550 Spyder, Porsche would continue to build momentum and strength into the early 1960s with cars like the 904 and the 908, that when combined with the top up-and-coming drivers of the day, won at a variety of racing circuits the world over. It would not be until the end of the 1960s that Porsche would build a car that was to become renowned as a true world beater; a car that would come to be a legend in its own time as much as it is now, some 40 years later. That car was the Porsche 917. The FIA ​​set the stage for the birth of the 917, by changing the rules governing sports ca...

Drift - Beginnings of this Wild New Motorsport and Where It's Going

Drifting , a crazy, once underground Japanese motorsport born in the windy Japanese mountain roads or "touge", the Japanese word, as it's affectionately known these days. Drifting is a relatively new motorsport inspired by one 1970's Japanese circuit racer's unique driving technique. His racing technique was to use excessive over steer (rear of the car sliding out) in corners to maintain speed. Now, for any person clued up about circuit racing, you would know that over steer or under steer is not the fastest way around the race track. However, for this Japanese racer, his slippery, ice skater like corner exiting technique became his trademark and a spectacle to inspire the form of racing as we know today as "Drifting". Drifting's popularity quickly spread through the country of Japan typically amongst the young male "boy racers", from the circuits to the streets. DORIFUTO as it's commonly pronounced in Japanese, soon caught t...

It's a Doozie - The History of the Duisenberg Automobile Classic Motor Car

It can be said that many of the greatest things in life start off with humble beginnings. So is it with the Duisenberg Motor car. You may have heard the expression off times - "That's a Doozie" or "It's a Doozie". These are all references to a great car and car automaker of renown - the Duisenberg. The Duisenberg began its life as the Auburn-Cord-Duisenberg. Ernest Lobban Cord began his career in the automobile industry in a most humble manner - as a simple repairer of model T Ford cars. It could be said that this start of the Duisenberg line met with even fairly mixed fortunes. - Mr. Cord said to have become a millionaire three separate times even before he reached the ripe and experienced age of 21 - losing his entire fortune fully each of the three times. Finally at the ripe old age of 30 years and with lasting and real wealth ,, Mr. Cord joined the failing Auburn company as its "general manager"., Bought a substantial share in the ...