Racing, Feeling Life In The Fast Lane.
Automobile Racing is considered a sport, but to me, it has ten times more excitement, unpredictability, and amazement than any activity that I have participated in.This passion originates when drivers race specially designed automobiles over tracks or courses of differing lengths, designs, and constructions. It tests the skills of the drivers, the speed capabilities of the vehicles, and the endurance of both. Automobile racing, which originally consisted of occasional challenges among wealthy individuals in the United States and continental Europe, has evolved into an international year-round professional sport. I feel that it is one of the most popular spectator sports in the world, with races run before millions of fans at events with wide coverage on television.
Sports-Car Racing .
Like stock cars, some sports cars appear to be street cars, commonly carrying manufacturer names such as Porsche, Ferrari, and Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW). But, as in stock-car racing, the resemblance to the street cars that are commercially available ends with the appearance. Sports cars also are extremely sophisticated racing machines built to run at high speeds over distance. American sports-car racing is generally a slower and less sophisticated form of racing than European sports-car racing. However, it is also less costly, and the organizers, owners, drivers, and teams are more attuned to the marketing needs of the manufacturers, who are trying to sell street cars, tires, and components through the publicity that comes from being associated with the competitions.
Automobile Racing Basics .
There are three basic types of race courses in automobile racing. The first type, the oval track, which can be dirt, asphalt, or concrete, can range in length from 0.16 to 2.5 miles. Some oval tracks, longer than 1 miles and highly banked, are called superspeedways. The second category of track, the road course, comes in two different forms: courses that are created by temporarily closing off city streets, and courses specially designed to duplicate the driving conditions of country roads but only used for racing.
As most people know, horse racing is a contest of speed between two or more horses. ... The most popular form of racing is thoroughbred racing. But other forms of racing are harness racing, steeple chase racing, and quarter horse racing. ... But there is much more to racing then TV screens and gambling. ... So horse racing is anything but the honest man's game. ...
Company Synopsis With the addition of new tracks, skyboxes and the television coverage that is constantly given to the Racing sport, the public interest in collecting racing sport cars has helped Racing Champions move forward and conquer the collectible toys market. ... In 1989 he started his own business with today's Racing Champions" executive vice- president Boyd. ... Racing Champions is a chief producer and marketer of inventive collectibles and toys primarily targeted at adult collectors and children. ... Their specialized stock includes: automotive high performance and r...
Is street racing a problem? ... (Lopez) As I said before, street racing is simply stupidity. ... (Rebels with Cause) Street racing obviously is a problem. ... (Frith) However glamorous "The Fast and the Furious" paints the world of street racing, it is not the only cause in the media for street racing. ... (Lopez) Laws against racing "don't prompt the practice. ...
There are many kinds of automobile racing throughout the world, Nascar racing, Indy car racing, rally racing, and many others. There is one kind of racing that stands out more than any other, the world of import street racing. The reason that this racing stands out more than any other is actually for many reasons. ... The latest fad in racing has been the import street racing scene. ... Recently as this trend of racing has increased, so have the deaths in street racing related incidents. ...
If the Camaro ZL1's brakes don't work while the car is shifting, the car may just slide off the racing track. ... The horsepower on most racing vehicles are around 500 to 600 so the Camaro ZL1 2013 has a good amount of horsepower. ... In conclusion, the ZL1 is a magnificent racing car because it has superb brakes, engines, and special features. ... Because if we didn't even invent this car, racing would feel as boring as punching a piece of steel !...
Racing history is the most unique amongst sports. ... Now there were cars racing the streets in the early 1900's. ... This is where auto racing really started. ... He became one of the fathers of NASCAR Racing. ... Racing has come a long way since then. ...
Street Racing Some people think that street racing is a law being broken and that all of us doing it should get arrested. ... Since it is hurting your eyes, you turn around; right in front of you is a sticker that says "Greddy Racing Exhaust System". ... It would be nice if they city would open the tracks once and awhile for the racers but until then their is always going to be street racing just about every where. ... Plus once your done with your car you can probably sell it for a reasonable price to a young street racing enthusiast. In conclusion my opinion on street racing is that...
Drag racing is a type of motor racing that involves automobiles and motorcycles. ... No dragsters or altered cars are permitted in super gas racing. ... Bracket racing is a form of drag racing that is known is the "grassroots" of drag racing. ... Bracket racing classes are much simpler. ... Bracket racing includes standard distances of drag racing, but with different methods and rules. ...
The total was up from 72 street-racing-related fatalities reported in 2000. ... In San Diego, where the street racing problem has been a big problem 16 deaths and 31 injuries were directly related to illegal street racing in 2001. ... In Florida in 2001, 7,216 citations were issued for racing on the highway. ... In 2000, the agency reported 39 racing accidents, with 1 death and 55 injuries. In 2002, there were 48 racing accidents, 1 death, and 60 injuries. ...
