Friday, July 8th, 2011
South African motor racing was given a long overdue shot in the arm last month when the world class Kyalami Race track hosted the A1GP for the first time. Long discarded as a preferred international venue for the really big league of motor racing, Formula One, Kyalami proved to both its detractors and supporters that it is indeed ready to host the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen and the rest of the F1 racing daredevils. Kyalami rises to the deafening sound of A1 racing Right up until 1985, when South Africa’s entrenched apartheid policies raised the ire of the racing fraternity, Kyalami was the venue of the elite South African Grand Prix, but since then the deafening noise on the track has been silenced. The 4,26km Midrand track did not belie its name (meaning "My Home" in Zulu) when teams from all over the globe took part in the ...
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
Haryana has approved a plan to set up a motor sports city spread over an area of 1600-1700 acres in Mewat district, in the vicinity of Gurgaon The Haryana Investment Promotion Board on Tuesday approved in principal the proposal of a private developer to develop Gurgaon Motor Sports City near Sohna, in district Mewat, with an investment of Rs 2000 crore. The project also envisages future investment of Rs 6000 crore. It was also decided that acquisition of land for the project will be done as per the state's policy for special economic zones (SEZ) under which the developer will have to acquire 75% of the land. The project will have a race track and ancillary facilities like hotel, entertainment parks and golf course. The project is expected to generate direct employment for 7500 persons and indirect employment for one lakh persons. The project will also earn foreign exchange and ...
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Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
The 24 Hour LeMans is one of the largest and most famous endurance sports car races in the world. It is also one of the oldest that is still operating. The idea of an around the clock drive was conceived as a test of the reliability and endurance of man and machine to maintain a continuous high speed for twenty-four hours over a challenging course. It is an annual event held near LeMans in France. While accidents are common at motor races, none have equalled the horrific incident that occurred at the 1955 event. Two factors are of primary importance in an auto race - the skill of the driver and the quality of the car.
The 1955 race would soon become a duel between the British Jaguar Type D and the Mercedes 300SLR. Germany had spent considerable time and effort in preparing its entry however the car had one weakness. ...
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Friday, June 24th, 2011
There is little doubt that Scuderia Ferrari, the racing wing of the well known road car manufacturer has some of the most loyal fans in all of motor sport. Ferrari fans adorn the grandstands dressed head to toe in Ferrari merchandise. It is unsurprising that Ferrari fanatics follow their team so avidly when the levels of success the team have encountered during their illustrious past is considered.
Possessing almost all of the records worth mentioning in Formula 1, it is little wonder that hoards of fans stampede Ferrari shops to kit themselves out in affiliated merchandise at the beginning of each and every season.
This is expected in Ferrari's home nation of Italy, a country where the inhabitants have long been viewed as energetic and vigorous in their passions. Ferrari merchandise however sells worldwide, and at nearly every race in the Formula 1 calendar the prancing horse is seen fluttering ...
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Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
Possibly the most energizing experience one can have is to wake up on Monday morning looking forward to going to work - as eager to get to your job as many people in the word are to get away from it on Friday afternoon. Perhaps one of life's greatest satisfactions is getting paid to do what you love to do. But what if the vocational love of your life is really out of reach? No matter how passionate one may be about a pursuit, not everyone can pay the rent and utility bills playing the violin, balancing on a ballet bar or driving a race car. Race driving for instance, is expensive and highly competitive. People with a deceased, wealthy uncle or a winning Irish Sweepstakes ticket may not have a problem. But even drivers in top races still have regular jobs to support their passion. However, there is a ...
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Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
Monaco Grand Prix Betting - Motor Sports Bet After the domination in Spain last weekend by the Red Bull cars, who will claim the twenty-five points for taking the chequered flag in Monaco. The Monte Carlo circuit is completely different to the Circuit de Catalunya and its long straights and wide run off areas with this weekend's street circuit having zero room for error and no long straights to speak of. Who will win the most prestigious Formula One race of the season? BetRepublic.com previews the action here. Outright Race Winner Odds : Sebastian Vettel – 11/5 Fernando Alonso – 7/2 Mark Webber – 4/1 Lewis Hamilton – 4/1 Jenson Button – 10/1 Michael Schumacher – 16/1 Felipe Massa – 16/1 Nico Rosberg – 20/1 Robert Kubica – 22/1 Adrian Sutil – 66/1 Vitaly Petrov – 150/1 Rubens Barrichello – 200/1 Vitantonio Liuzzi – 200/1 Nico Hulkenburg – 250/1 ...
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Tuesday, June 7th, 2011
The prancing horse is one of the most recognisable symbols in the entire world. It represents speed, performance and in most cases wealth. This can be seen as a reason why Ferrari merchandise is so popular, as people like to be associated with such attributes.
Ferrari has been at the pinnacle of motor sport for the last half century and beyond, its racing division has experienced almost constant success rarely failing to finish on the podium at the end of the season.
This is why the Ferrari has the biggest following of all racing teams and probably the most enthusiastic.
Ferrari merchandise sells readily worldwide due to the recognisable symbol and the fan's desires to be seen wearing the colours and symbols of a company that demands respect.
Ferrari takes its name from the legendry founder Enzo Ferrari. He founded the company on the basis of creating racing cars and sponsoring ...
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Saturday, June 4th, 2011
Being an homebody I had never given much thought to outdoor sports, especially motor sports. This all changed however when I met someone who introduced me to the world of motor sport and showed me just how much fun and competitive they could be. As someone who would still be considered green by most others’ standards, my knowledge of racing something like a Sand Rail or Yamaha Rhino has dramatically increased in a short time.
Once I was introduced to racing of all sorts I immediately began spending time with my new friend out at various races. I think it may have been this that helped me become familiar with things so quickly and I believe this also helped the sport make a much larger impression on me that it would have had I not attended so many races. As someone who almost never left the home, I ...
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Friday, June 3rd, 2011
Porsche AG or simply Porsche is a German automaker that specializes high-end sports cars and sport utility vehicles. This luxury automobile company, which was founded by the Austrian-Hungarian engineer Ferdinand Porsche, debuted in the automobile industry more than seven decades ago. Porsche’s slogan “There is no substitute” is the basis of the company in continuously upholding its brand with effective models equipped with Porsche parts all through these years.
Like any other automobile company, Porsche had its share of both highs and lows since it was established in 1931. It experienced decent reviews for its sleek and powerful sports cars. The German company relied on its knowledge in crafting body kits of the models through its designer Erwin Komenda, who was also behind the car designs of fellow German automaker Volkswagen. The initial models of Porsche had the rear engine bays and eventually became the trademark of the company. A Porsche ...
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Audi is one of the best known supercars.
Over the years, Audi has been actively involved in motor sports. The participation of Audi into motor sports dates back to 1930's with their former company the Auto Union. The Audis dominated the Touring and Super Touring categories of motor racing in the 1990's.
The four wheel drive Quattro, launched by the company in 1980 was successful in winning rallies and races worldwide. The Quattro is one of the first cars to make use of the new rules of rally racing then, which allowed the use of four-wheel drives for racing. However, the critics saw the four-wheel races as too heavy and difficult. The Quattro gained significant success in the World Rally Championship winning the 1983 (Hannu Mikkola} and the 1984 {Stig Bolmquist) drivers titles. The Quattro also got home the manufactures title in 1982 and 1984.
In 1984, Audi launched the short-wheelbase Sport Quattro. ...
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Monday, May 30th, 2011
Audi are a German car manufacturer steeped in tradition and heritage, the company motto of 'Vorsprung durch Technik' or 'advantage through technology' is plain to see on the forecourts of Audi dealerships. Technological developments are at the heart of the Audi ethos with many modern techniques first being pioneered by this forward thinking German company's motor sport division.
One car you will not find in dealerships is the Audi Quattro, this legendary car owes its fame to a string of brilliant rally championship performances and many commentators consider it a seminal car in terms of handling and drive system.
The Quattro took advantage of new regulations in rally racing that allowed all-wheel drive cars in an era when doubters were criticising Audi for producing a car with such a system. Critics however were quickly silenced as the Audi Quattro one its first race and dominated the sport for two years. ...
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Sunday, May 29th, 2011
Having nothing in common with your children when it comes to the things we consider as fun activities is not too uncommon. However, if we as parents can make a good effort to try to compromise a little bit, perhaps you can have fun with your kids doing certain outdoor activities. In this case specifically, we will be talking about motor sports ideas for families.
If you live in a more rural or country area, your kids may long to do some outdoor activities. Many older kids in my area love motor sports.
Dirt Biking
Riding dirt bikes off road can be extremely fun. However, this activity can also be extremely dangerous if you try to do stunts or ride in dangerous areas. However, with the proper protective gear and the knowledge and skills to operate a dirt bike safely, dirt biking can be awesome for ...
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Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Forzo motor sport is a game that will have many of its fans returning for more. This is a game that can please both the avid gamer and the people who are new to race car games. It has amazing graphics and a huge line up of well equipped cars just waiting for someone to take them out for a spin.This racing game has over 230 cars to choose from. That gives you many options and varying types of game play. While no two cars are designed the same, picking different cars will give your race a new edge. And while you may develop a few favorite, finding new cars and experimenting with different features will again, change the course of the race.There are also over 60 manufactures to pick from. So if you prefer a certain make or brand of car, or have always wanted to try a particular ...
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Thursday, May 19th, 2011
There are many types of motor sports and most of them involve some type of race. Some of the motor sports enjoyed by Americans include auto racing, truck racing, boat racing, motorcycle racing, as well as ATV racing. Some other motor sports include tractor and truck pulling, and while these events don't necessarily involve a race, some type of competition always exists.Motor sport fans who just can't get enough of automobile racing have a diversity of different type of racing to choose from, all of which include different types of cars and different rules and regulations that govern this particular motor sport. Each individual type of automobile racing also has a specific type of track that the race is held one. Some types of automobile racing include NASCAR, drag racing, endurance racing, Formula One, off road, mud racing, midget racing, modified car racing as well as rally races. Fans of ...
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Sunday, May 15th, 2011
The Formula One world championship season has ended for the season, leaving many Brits a little disappointed. Everything was looking good for racing prodigy Lewis Hamilton, who at the tender age of 22 looked as though he had the world title in the bag.
However, things weren't to be; in the final race in Brazil, it all went wrong for Hamilton who suffered from mechanical problems with his car and finished 8th in the race, meaning he was just beaten to being crowned the youngest ever F1 champion.
Hamilton's team, McLaren, have stated that they may appeal against the stewards' decision not to penalise Williams and BMW Sauber for alleged fuel irregularities, but despite this meaning that Hamilton would then be crowned champion, he has publicly stated that he does not want to win the title under such circumstances. He has announced that he wants to win the world championship ...
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Friday, May 13th, 2011
Have you ever wondered how to bet on motor sport? Well, there are a few important things to keep in mind when betting on this motor sport, especially online. Whether you are a veteran, a beginner or just a motor sport betting enthusiast, you must know the basics of the motor sport itself before engaging on online betting on such sport. First, you must know the motor sport that you wish to bet on whether it is the NASCAR or the F1. Choose which out of these two motor sports that suit your individual tastes and preferences. Make it a point to know about the basic as well as the advanced rules in of the sport. In fact, it is a plus if you are practicing the sport itself as it will be easier to place your bet if you have actually racing experience. Second, keep in mind that you are ...
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Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
The advent of the internet has revolutionised the way that people across the world can access information, resulting in an overall feeling of living in a smaller and more accessible world. At the same time, the huge variety of interests, information, products to buy and friends to be found online grows larger by the day. It seems that no matter what your particular interest is you are certain to find people of similar ilk in an online community somewhere and if you are lucky, they are closer to home than you think.
When the internet first landed in our homes not many anticipated how relevant, and in some cases essential, it would become in our everyday lives. Besides being the number one source of information for millions of users looking to find out about anything from movie times to in-depth research, the internet has brought people together. ...
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Saturday, May 7th, 2011
Responsibility of taking care and maintaining your motor sport vehicle usually belongs to you the owner. So your ready for a fun weekend ahead and you find that there is a small puddle of oil underneath the engine compartment of your dirt bike, utility vehicle, off road go kart, atv, motorcycle or motor scooter. This has never happened before so if your not too mechanically inclined you either check it out and look at the owners manual for some answers or worst case scenario try to find a mechanic near by that knows what to do. Usually when something like this happens it is something minor but should not go neglected because it could lead to spending way more than necessary by taking care of a small problem before it turns into a large one. It could simply be a broken seal or something loose for that matter. What ever ...
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
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Saturday, April 30th, 2011
There are many types of motor sports and most of them involve some type of race. Some of the motor sports enjoyed by Americans include auto racing, truck racing, boat racing, motorcycle racing, as well as ATV racing. Some other motor sports include tractor and truck pulling, and while these events don't necessarily involve a race, some type of competition always exists.
Motor sport fans who just can't get enough of automobile racing have a diversity of different type of racing to choose from, all of which include different types of cars and different rules and regulations that govern this particular motor sport. Each individual type of automobile racing also has a specific type of track that the race is held one. Some types of automobile racing include NASCAR, drag racing, endurance racing, Formula One, off road, mud racing, midget racing, modified car racing as well as rally races. Fans of ...
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Saturday, May 15th, 2010
Motor trade car insurance In the automotive industry, a motor trader is always searching for the best insurance for their money. A genuine insurance deal for most people would be the comfort of low premiums with effective coverage. Experts of the United Kingdom Motor trade insurance companies are invaluable and available to offer you such services. Motor Trade Insurancecan provide a variety of options and excellent premiums. A team of experts will validate and confirm any specific details of your particular needs prior to becoming a policyholder. Companies that are willing to grant you Motor Trade Insurancebase your price estimates on certain criteria that best fits your situation. The insurance is a fully independent resource that guarantees the latest competitive insurance quotes. These quotes are also available for classic or historic vehicles as well as collectible, sports and performance cars. Although Motor Trade Insurance policies do not award coverage ...
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Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
For your motor cycle, you will need a custom fit tire. You should remember not to mix radial tires in a motor cycle with non radial tires. You can get motorbike tires either from any authorized dealership stores or on online stores. Normally motor cycle tires are made up of 20 % natural rubber and the remaining with synthetic polymers.
Tire unlimited is one of the web tire dealer who offers tires for any bikes including street bikes, dirt bikes, scooter and moped. You can get the popular brand tires at discount rates from Tire unlimited.
Dunlop motor cycle tires:
Dunlop tires suit most of the motor cycle models. Yet if your vehicle does not get custom fit tires from Dunlop then you can contact them before fitting any tire. This is important because small or big tires for the wheel will provide instability or even accidents. Some motor cycles can be fitted ...
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
South India’s internationally renowned Classic Autorickshaw Challenge became famous in 2006 for its ground breaking move into adventure tourism and the autorickshaw rally scene. This year organisers are taking their responsibilities to the environment one step further with the implementation of a carbon-offsetting scheme, which will see the development of sustainable local agriculture and the planting of trees in Tiruvannamalai. With this simple but historic move, the CEAT Classic Autorickshaw Challenge 2007 becomes the world's first environmentally responsible motor sport event.
For lovers of motor sports, rallies and racing, the guilt of environmental impact can be a difficult subject. The organizers of the CEAT Classic Autorickshaw Challenge 2007 are very aware of this compromise and in conjunction with ‘Trees for the Future’ have developed a scheme in which the total CO2 emissions of the rally will be offset. ‘Trees for the Future’ is an NGO ...
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