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Get the Racing Feeling - Mini Mania Tuning kit for the new MINI Cooper S

2008-01-16T22:04:03+08:00

Little Nevada City is the home of the premiere MINI Cooper tuner in the USA. Mini Mania has used 32 years of tuning & racing experience to create the ultimate performance tuning kit for the everyday MINI Cooper S owner. With the Stage 2 kit from Mini Mania the generation one MINI owner can experience higher performance than even available from the latest factory JCW kits. The 210+HP kit allows the owners of the first of the modern MINI to have unique performance at a fraction of the cost.

Min...

How to Successfully Prepare for RC Car Racing

2008-01-16T22:03:56+08:00

RC or radio controlled car racing is the most thrilling part of the radio control car world. RC car racing brings excitement, whether you're driving against the kid next door or competitively on and off road track.

If you're going to race competitively, there are some steps you can take to prepare for the race to help you win. First you need to select its high errors correctly. The tires you choose must be matched to the surface, you will be doing the RC car racing on. Take a little time and d...

The Future of Holden Racing Team

2008-01-16T22:03:55+08:00

According to a recent report from the Herald Sun online (www.news.com.au), General Motors' Holden Racing Team (HRT) in Australia has been placed in court for the jury to decide who will take control of the team. The ownership of Holden Racing Team has been disputed by interested parties willing to operate the team including Mark Skaife of Skaife Sports and former HRT owner Tom Walkinshaw. It is up to the Australian jury to decide who among the two interested parties will take the ownership of Ho...

Auto Racing Legend Juan Montoya Leaves Formula One For NASCAR

2008-01-16T22:03:55+08:00

Famous Formula One racer Juan Pablo Montoya has officially turned in his keys and has embarked on a new career in NASCAR. As of Tuesday July 11, Montoya announced that he will be driving on Chip Ganassi's Nextel Cup team. Being that there are 4 Nextel Cup races left it is a sure thing that Montoya will make his debut some time this year before the season ends. Rumor has it that this was purely a financial move as the potential growth and current earnings of NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers have far out...

Practice Pays Off - Corvette Racing

2008-01-16T22:03:49+08:00

Corvette Racing etched a good name series. This is because of one thing - PRACTICE. Rigorous practice makes the team one of the most sought-after in today s time. Despite little outside competition for the team, Corvette Racing has taken the early portion of this year s season to test every aspect of the cars in preparation for the Le Mans, France race as well as the world's premier endurance race.

The most famous car race in the world will include highly-sophisticated sports cars with th...

Ontario Puts its Foot Down on Street Racing, Threatens to Crush Street Racing Cars Before They Hit t

2008-01-16T22:03:48+08:00

Looks like becoming another The Fast and the Furious wannabe would now entail more than just guts and skill.

In Canada, where trucker David Virgoe met his tragic death on Highway 400 after an accident allegedly caused by street racing, officials are putting down their foot and are now intent on getting tough on street racers.

Likening speed shops that make street racers to bomb factories or illegal drug labs, Attorney General Michael Bryant warns "juiced-up" cars could be seized and d...

The Heart Of Toyota Formula One Racing

2008-01-16T22:03:45+08:00

Formula One racing is not just about drivers skills to maneuver cars and employing accurate strategies - it is blended with a considerable amount of team preparation to attain its goals. It is at heart, a diverse kind of race which is anchored on the workings of all teams.

So how does each team exude the fundamentals?For the Toyota team s logistics department, there is a steady race against time to get the cars, spare parts and equipment, to the track on time.

And the challenge does n...

Porsche 911 GT3 Is this the Ultimate in Extreme Road Racing

2008-01-16T22:03:42+08:00

The Porsche 911 GT3 has been described as brilliance to spare, the problem is with a machine of this capability is thatl there isn't anywhere within the United Kingdom road network that you would be able to legitimately take advantage of its raw unsurpassed power.

Consider the following, this car can comfortably hit 114 mph in third gear and not break sweat. Its performance is brutal with 415bhp pushing 1375kg this is a car waiting to explode out on to the roads. This car has possibly one of t...

The Best Racing Engines

2008-01-16T22:03:42+08:00

Auto racing is one of the world's most widespread pass times, and with good reason. There is a lot of exhilaration in watching auto races, and it couldn't be completed with no racing engines.

Racing engines make the world go round when it comes to auto racing. Without them, it would be more like putt-putt racing or slug racing. Racing engines are prepared for precise vehicle models, so performance can be utilized to its utmost potential. What this means for customers that are hooked on car rac...

How Turbo Charging Changed Auto Racing

2008-01-16T22:03:36+08:00

Automobile racing is one of the most popular sports in the world, and certainly has its place among the most watched sports in North America. Every year, thousands of people watch what is happening on the NASCAR and CART circuits and every year thousands of people seek to emulate the pros.

The history of professional and amateur auto racing probably goes back to the days when the automobile was first invented and the first competitive spirit jumped into his driver s seat, while his friend jump...

GM CEO Rick Wagoner Attends Urban Youth Racing School's Annual Dinner

2008-01-16T22:03:31+08:00

The Philly-based Urban Youth Racing School that promotes careers in motorsports for city kids through the school's board chairman James Farmer has invited General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner for its 8th annual dinner last night.

Anthony Martin, the founder of the Urban Youth Racing School was so thrilled to know that Rick Wagoner would join their 8th annual dinner celebration and even narrated the time when he saw GM's CEO. It was last January at Detroit while accepting a diversity-in-motor-sports...

If You Love Drifting Or Formula D Racing The G4 Channel Is A Must

2008-01-16T22:03:29+08:00

If you are a drifting fan then you already know about G4, the racing channel made for drifting events. G4, also known as G4TV is a channel that was made to air live drifting events. This channel is based on drifting. Despite gaming drifting has become a huge sport from 2004 and will continue to get bigger. It got bigger through the game need for speed and perhaps their best game yet is still I think the need for speed underground 2, although pro street is coming out soon underground 2 is still I...

The Toyota Racing Spa Test

2008-01-16T22:03:29+08:00

Panasonic Toyota Racing completed its week's testing in July 12 with an intensive day of running at Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps. The Toyota Spa test was rain-afflicted at the same circuit so the track was again wet for the start of the day's action. There was no rain in the morning but the skies were gray and the paved surface took a long time to dry out.

Jarno did some running to test tires in different conditions. When the track was already dried out in the sun after lunch, he successfu...

Let Spoilers Give You The Racing Experience

2008-01-16T22:03:25+08:00

Racing has been a favorite sport of Mazda owners ever since the launching of the Mazda Miata and RX series. Together, these two Mazda models have conquered the racing tracks, showing everyone their capability to battle it out against other ultimate car racers in a serious racing competition. Their power lies in their engines, with a unique rotary engine equipped in RX-7s. MX-5 Miata also has its own success story, with Mazda having been hailed as one of the top racing cars in history, second onl...

Import Street Racing Cars

2008-01-16T22:03:24+08:00

There is no other exciting fun in the town than the late night street car racing. You are probably among the street cars racers who are in love with racing and money making. Though street car racing is illegal in countries, but who can stop the fans. Several street car racers dump their old cars and search for new and better racing cars. If you are one street racer who wants to dump his old car and import a street racing car, its time you act with maturity and sharpness. After all you are import...

Honda Racing F1 Team Disappointing Results at the Belgian Grand Prix

2008-01-16T22:03:22+08:00

Honda's very own Racing F1 Team had a rather disheartening afternoon at the recent Belgian Grand Prix. Rubens Barrichello was able to finish at rank 13th position while Jenson Button was forced to retire at lap 37 of the race.

The demanding seven-kilometer Spa-Francorchamps circuit has proved to be tough course for the RA107 and because of this the team has decided to adopt a one stop strategy to maximize their chance of obtaining a reasonable result.

At the start of the race both of Honda'...

When Talking About Racing And NASCAR, How Can NEXTEL Cup Series Be Left Too Far Behind

2008-01-16T22:03:21+08:00

NASCAR, which is the acronym for National Association for Stock Cars Auto Racing, needs no introduction. America's most watched sport after football, NASCAR is a sport like no other. NASCAR popularity knows no bounds and is famous not just in the States but world over. However, the only countries where these races are conducted are USA, Canada and Mexico. Racing and NASCAR have come to be associated as one. The main racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the NEXTEL Cup Series, the Busch Series a...

Car Spoilers | Car Racing Seats | Hid Kits | Body Kits

2008-01-16T22:03:21+08:00

A car is not simply a mode of commuting but it reflects your personality too. So why not add some good accessories to give your car a personalized look. The accessories play an important role in improving up an automobile and giving it a smart look. Vehicles whether it is a luxurious car, SUVs, or trucks need extensive care, and consideration while installing accessories on the exterior and in interior of the car.

Without these, your car may look incomplete and plain. A good quality aut...

Honda Racing F1 Team's Welcome Return in Japan

2008-01-16T22:03:19+08:00

The Honda Racing F1 Team is looking forward to their second home race of the season with the 2007 Japanese Grand Prix at the Fuji International Speedway, Round 15 of the FIA Formula One World Championship. The event will mark the team's welcome return to Japan next week.

The Honda team has always managed to perform well in every Japanese Grand Prix. Button said, The Japanese Grand Prix is always a very special weekend for the whole Honda Racing F1 Team as it is one of our two home races of the...

Balancing Speed With Safety In Sports Car Racing

2008-01-16T22:03:17+08:00

Whether it be racing on the streets or racing on the track you should always know how to speed the right way while in a sports car which means driving fast safely. Even though you may know how to race already here are a few things you can do to better your time on the track.

If you are a rookie do not rev it all up at the start because you are probably just going to spin the tires off the line trying to get into 2nd gear. For a more advanced racer you should rev the motor where you like its RP...

Tracing the Origin of Audi USA Dealerships

2008-01-16T22:03:11+08:00

Audi USA dealerships have been around for quite some time. The brand itself, which originated in Germany, has been in the business of manufacturing automobiles since 1910. Identified through its four-ring logo, the car has steadily built a solid customer base in the U.S. since its introduction into the American market in 1970.

Audi USA dealerships provide a host of vehicle models and services to its customers. Brand new models, pre-owned vehicles and automobile maintenance services are just so...

Ever Thought of Trying Drag Car Racing

2008-01-16T22:03:10+08:00

Do you find yourself obsessively watching car racing on TV or driving to the local racetrack?Do you love tinkering with cars out in the garage, getting oil on your hands?Does the sound of a super-charged engine get your blood pumping?

Well, maybe you are the kind of person who would love to get into the hobby sport of Drag Racing. Here is some insight.

Drag car racer, Lorne Walters, worked on his drag car for over two years, making it one of the fastest cars on the strip. He even competes ag...

Volvo is Racing Green

2008-01-16T22:03:06+08:00

The Swedish-based subsidiary of Ford, Volvo Car Corporation has finally developed an all-new racing car while continuously working with bioethanol (E85) and the Green Racing in the STCC or the Swedish Touring Car Championship for the next three years.

Derek Crabb, the head of Powertrain and Engine at Volvo Cars and recently appointed to lead Volvo s Racing department said, "Our decision is based on the positive attention and the good results that the recently concluded STCC season has mea...

Latest Formula One Racing Strategies

2008-01-16T22:03:06+08:00

As you may already know, a Formula One Grand Prix lasts for a whole weekend. On Friday there are two free practices, and on Sunday there is another one. But these free practice sessions are not useless as you may think, as third drivers are allowed to run on Fridays for teams that finished the preceding season in 5th place or lower. A final session organized after the practices counts as qualification for the big event. The qualifying session has been through numerous changes during the last few...

Team Chevy Introduces New Racing Engine

2008-01-16T22:03:05+08:00

The motorsport scene in the United States can be said as arguably one of the most competitive in the world. Season after season, racing teams always come up with more and more improvements for their vehicles.

The NASCAR sanctioned races are the most competitive races in the United States and teams are always pursuing victories by improving their vehicles?performance. Team Chevy is one of the teams going for the win on every race they participate in.

Recently, the team introduced the Impala...

Haas CNC Racing Jeff Green Michigan Preview

2008-01-16T22:03:03+08:00

Jeff Green, the #66 Best Buy Chevrolet Monte Carlo pilot for Haas CNC Racing, has drove at Pocono Raceway this past weekend. Green struggled to get the 21st position before an electrical trouble dropped him to a 32nd-place finish when the race was called due to rainfall.

At the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend, the No. 66 sport a special paint design to support the kickoff of a Best Buy fundraising campaign for Fisher House, a foundation that establishes 榗omfort homes to offer lodgin...

Hot Cars that Are Great for Driving in the Streets and Racing Along the Highways

2008-01-16T22:03:03+08:00

Imagine traveling along the streets at a good speed and not worrying about any thing other than how fast you can go. There are cars that combine stylish good looks along with high speed maneuverability. These hot cars are great for driving in the streets as well as racing along the highways. You can find these hot cars in dealers who are just waiting to sell these vehicles to anyone who feels the need for speed.

The hot cars you will need to see are ones you are sure to crave the need to driv...

VW Takes Diesel Racing To North America

2008-01-16T22:02:58+08:00

Volkswagen AG will be testing the waters in North America by introducing a fresh racing series in 2008. The racing event will highlight better fuel mileage protection of air quality.

The first ever all-diesel powered racing series will hit the tracks in 2008 with the formation of the Jetta TDI Cup, sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Pro Racing department, said Motorsport. The idea of showcasing the power and performance of its new clean diesel technology is even unique to the ...

"Super Bowl" of Power Boat Racing at Detroit River

2008-01-16T22:02:55+08:00

In the news: Chrysler Jeep Superstores has announced last Tuesday that they will sponsor the super Bowl?of powerboat racing which transpire at the Detroit River on weekend of July 13-15, 2007. The announcement was made the President of Chrysler Jeep Superstores Advertising Association of Southern Michigan, Jim Schebil who said, This is the oldest motor sports trophy in the world and draws the fastes power boats in the world to the Detroit River as the world watches the best drivers in the world ...

Honda Racing F1 Team - 2007 French GP Preview

2008-01-16T22:02:55+08:00

After the North American double header - the 2007 Canadian and US Grand Prix races, the Honda Racing F1 team now arrived in Europe and completed the three-day testing for the Honda RA107 at Jerez circuit in southern Spain. The test was conducted in preparation for the upcoming 2007 French Grand Prix that will take place in Circuit de Nevers in Magny Cours.

The team is now fully prepared and ready for the 8th round of 2007 FIA Formula One World Championship season.

Check out what the Hond...