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15 Articles Under This Category. Auto Racing And The Different Classes - Dr. Carla Goddard
Auto racing traces its origin by some accounts back to the moonshiners that were trying to out run the law. Even before the moon shiners, however, there were racers trying to break speed records across the salt flats. In all reality, every type of racing has its own history, its own legends, and... Submitted 1 year 185 days ago.

Drag Racing and Hot Rods in the Brew City - - Floyd Muldoon
It didn’t take long after the mainstream development of cars that guys decided there was something more fun to do with cars: race them! The simplest way to race was to find a fairly straight stretch of highway, line up two cars, then race to a predetermined destination. Though this method... Submitted 118 days 11 hours ago.

Sitges, March 2011 – The Vintage Car Rally - Harriet Freeman
A car rally by car lover for car lovers The first Vintage Car Rally was held in 1959 in Sitges, Spain. The rally was an initiative to promote the tourism during the winter months. There was a need to start social events during the winter months. On February the 8th 1959 the first race was held... Submitted 1 year 24 days ago.

Snow Rally Training: A Great Way to Learn How to Drive on Snow - - Fahad Hizam
Snow rally courses are popular activities during winter in most parts of the world, mainly in Europe and the U.S. But what people don’t know is that snow rally driving can be the ultimate training for car control. Each snow rally center differs from one location to the other. Some... Submitted 1 year 41 days ago.

Ma5da MX5 Racing Championship: A Look Into The History of The World's Fastest Growing Race Series. - - Fahad Hizam
Ma5da MX5 Championship is a single make circuit racing championship based in the United Kingdom. It started in 2008 with 26 registered drivers, competing in one make, one class head to head circuit racing series. The only cars allowed are the Mazda MX-5 1600cc MK1. The cars are almost stock... Submitted 1 year 63 days ago.

10 Things You Need To Know About Auto Racing Brake Pads - - Joffrey Drummond
1. There is a difference between street, autocross and racing brake pads The biggest difference is the operating temperature and the overall coefficient of friction, according to Todd Miller, Product Manager for Hawk Brake Pads . Street pads are tuned for comfort and have to work in... Submitted 1 year 136 days ago.

Nascar Brought Dad Home - - Danica Hamlin
Some considered John to be a harsh man. It wasn't that he was harsh, it was that his job often brought him through harsh circumstances and he truly seen a lot of the worst the world had to offer. He worked for the FBI in Virginia and he specialized in crimes against children. Ironic even to him... Submitted 1 year 171 days ago.

Guide to Missouri Auto Insurance - Dr. Carla Goddard
Missouri requires that all automobiles registered must be covered by standard liability coverage. The Missouri law requires the following amounts of liability coverage that you must maintain * $25,000 for bodily injury for one person * 50,000 for bodily injury for more than one person *... Submitted 1 year 184 days ago.

Woman in Auto Racing - Dr. Carla Goddard
It is widely accepted that men who drive race cars are tough athletes. On the track and off personalities have flared and fist have been thrown. With the male dominated attitude and competitive nature of any kind of motor sport racing, it is tough enough for a young guy to get a break into making... Submitted 1 year 193 days ago.

Jeep Trials on May 12th - Penny Namen
The legendary 4x4 manufacturer will give 2,000 people the chance to take part in a Jeep Trials adventure at events across the UK, starting on May 12th. Come and experience the legendary 4x4 expertise and the growing line up of Jeep vehicles. These events will feature the debut of the all new... Submitted 4 years 332 days ago.

Jackie Weiss Completes Formula BMW Licensing Course In Valencia, Spain - Elisabeth Weiss
Jackie Weiss, age 15, was invited by BMW USA to attend the two day Formula BMW License course in Valencia Spain (Circuit de la Comunitat, Valenciana Ricardo Tormo), run by BMW Motorsport. Jackie has 2 years in karting where she was successful in several Championships (Gatorz Karting Cup... Submitted 5 years 184 days ago.

10 Facts About the Monster Truck Tour - Brynn Alexander
The Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam is one of the U.S.'s most popular touring attractions. Every year, more than 4 million fans attend 325-plus events to root for Monster Jam trucks like Grave Digger, Monster Mutt Rottweiler, El Toro Loco, and Jurassic Attack. Already leading the charge in 2011... Submitted 1 year 11 days ago.

Formula D Programming On G4 Network - - Martin Bore
Do you count yourself as a drift racing fan? And if not, are you perhaps considering checking it out? If that's true, you may want to tune in to G4TV network - the official partner of the Formula D series. This popular network is very well known to the fans of computer gaming-the focus of... Submitted 2 years 164 days ago.

What Is Dirt Track Racing - - Bill Eller
Many people wonder what is the difference between drag racing, asphalt circle track racing and dirt track racing. Drag racing is a race between 2 vehicles in a straight line. Asphalt circle track racing usually has from 20 to 40 vehicles in a race around a closed course for example around a... Submitted 3 years 252 days ago.

Drag Racing then and Now - Rick Martin
Well what can I say. The awesome speeds and times they are turning now, WOW who would have ever thought. However at what costs will they go too to keep this up? Today most of us that raced in the "Good ole Days" cannot afford to compete in the National ranks. Massive budgets along with Major... Submitted 4 years 67 days ago.