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With all testing now complete, the Formula 1 racing teams head to Australia for the season opener on 18 March at Albert Park. Who will be ready to fight for the top honor? Who will wear the crown at the end of the 2007 Formula 1 season? Let us start by looking at the Formula 1 racing teams that performed well during winter testing. The last week of testing certainly belonged to the scarlet Ferrari at the hands of Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen. Ferrari topped the time sheets in most sessions in the last week of testing in Bahrain where most teams were in action and some comparisons can be made. Mclaren was a close second with both Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton doing well. Other teams showing...

With seven races already in the books, the French Formula One team Renault is sitting at fourth place behind McLaren, Ferrari, and BMW Sauber. Team Executive Director Pat Symonds though predicts that they can catch up with BMW Sauber. The former race engineer of the retired seven-time champion Michael Schumacher pointed out that Renault has been making progress since the Monaco Grand Prix and they will be looking to take third place from BMW starting at the French Grand Prix which will be held on Sunday. Symonds stated that the R27, their new Formula One car, will be performing better as the next race will be held in European soil after two races in North America. It was at the Monaco Grand Prix...

The Dodge brothers, John and Horace, began their careers as bicycle mechanics in their father's shop in Michigan. Their bearings and other parts were in demand with the early automobile industry, and they helped design motor parts for early Oldsmobiles. It wasn't long before the two brothers were approached by Henry Ford. In 1902, impressed by their skills, Henry Ford offered them a one-tenth share in his new automobile company. After 12 years in this partnership, the Dodge brothers left Ford's company and started their own automobile manufacturing company. Thus, in 1914, the Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicle Company was established. The "Old Betsy" was their first car, built that year. In 1925, the...

A few weeks ago a Mom touched on a very interesting subject - our teens are growing up and leave us wondering if we are doing enough for them. "My older son (16) is hardly home between school and his job," she said. "And my younger son, 13, is always on the computer. I feel I should be doing something for them - I feel so useless." Teenagers are not clinging onto our shirttails as they did when they were little. They used to be around us, needing things all day long. Now everything revolves around school and friends, and we are pushed to the sidelines. No wonder parents feel that their teen does not need them anymore. Teens are learning how to become self-sufficient, responsible adults. It is...

When actor Jake Gyllenhaal was sixteen, his parents allowed actor and professional race car driver Paul Newman to take him out on the track for a driving lesson hed never forget. While the boy sat transfixed in his seat Newman roared the NASCAR they were riding in straight at a wall only to steer clear of it at the last second with the admonition, never do that. Most parents of teenagers who are old enough to get their drivers licenses dont have a professional race car driver who can make an impression on their kids. But the good news is that as parents there are many things you can teach your child that will have the same effect. No. 1: Dont push kids who are not ready. Most teenagers cant wait to...

Copyright (c) 2007 SharpBrains The goal of Stanford University Media X is to foster collaborations between industry and academia. The 5th Annual Media X Conference on Research, Collaboration, Innovation and Productivity, which I was fortunate to attend, served its purpose well. Let me share the 10 Key Trends that every business executive and innovator should be paying attention to: 1) Personal Robotics is poised to explode soon (predicted by Paul Saffo). It usually takes 20 years science basic science exists until applications reach inflection point and take the world by storm-and we are about to see that happen. Some indicators: DARPA sponsored first robotics attempts in mid-80s, and now we have...

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) will be completing 60 years this December, when the first meeting was organized all those years ago by Bill France Sr., to discuss problems faced by stock car racing. From that first humble meeting, NASCAR has become one of the most popular spectator sports in the world. No one present in that meeting could ever have dreamed that NASCAR would turn out to become what it is today! The Stock Car Evolution The first race under the aegis of NASCAR was held on February 15, 1948 at Daytona Beach. This was the post WWII era. Obviously, there was a shortage of new cars. Most people were driving pre-war models, which were in a rattletrap condition...

Picture yourself driving a car or lying on a beach blanket on a hot, sunny day. If you had less than 20/20 vision and if this scenario was set decades ago, chances are you would be rummaging in your bag for tinted prescription lenses to clip on to your eye glasses. Fast-forward to the 21st century where things are done differently. Sure, clip-ons are still widely available, but they're hardly the only choice anymore. Today, with prescription sunglasses, people with less than perfect vision can look cool but not compromise their need for visual clarity. There are many types of prescription sunglasses to suit any individual's taste and style. Those who prefer clip-ons may consider fitovers, which...

If you live in America, it is very likely you have heard the term NASCAR somewhere about the place, yet you may be one of those few who do not know that the acronym NASCAR stands for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, which leaves little to the imagination to guess what its all about… that's right, you have got it, Stock Car Racing. The association was founded in the late 1940's by William France and Ed Otto, by realizing the need for setting up an organised body for stock car racing. It was clear people enjoyed the sport, so an organised body would help enable it to flourish. If you are totally new to the concept of stock car racing, a good place to start would be to explain...

Experience the thrill of racing before shelling out any big bucks. And no, that doesn't involve going to the local Porsche dealer and telling them "I'll just take it around the block." But there are test programs available where you can drive a vehicle that will accelerate 0-60 in under 4 sec and pull up to 2.5Gs in the corners. Or experience the thrill of a 300 hp dragster for under $20 bucks. When it comes to getting a taste of racing without having to go out and buy your own race car, you have a number of options to choose from. We'll cover them starting with least expensive and working our way up. Your Local "Fun" Kart Track Most cities have an outdoor or indoor concessionary-type go kart...

What does it take to have a great RC car race? I give you one word - practice. Of course, there are other factors (such as equipment, overall set up) which contribute to a racer's victory or loss but it all boils down to a good practice run. Go ahead and check other reading materials focused on RC related topics. You'd realize that practice does make a difference to how your RC car performs during the actual competition. When you get to the venue, you can start practicing (that is if you have already signed up for the registration) on the track. Don't get too excited though, your first practice run should be all about getting the feeling of the track, familiarizing it which means there's no need...

The Monaco Grand Prix ranks among the top sporting events in the world, and for good reason. The combination of Formula One cars street racing and the influx of celebrities to the playground of Europe make a heady mix for the annual event, and is viewed as part of the social calendar for the world's top sports stars, actors, models and businessmen. The circuit takes in Casino Square and passes by the Hotel de Paris Monte Carlo, making it one of the most recognisable hotels in the world. The race started in 1929, organised by Monte Carlo resident and founding president of the Automobile Club de Monaco, Anthony Noghes, and the Grand Prix has made the world's second smallest country a destination of...

But of course, this isn't an ideal car model for beginners. Compared to electric powered models too, nitro cars give the real feeling of how racing should be. Over the years, development has been improved for better and efficient running. There are numerous disadvantages in using nitro cars and maintenance among them. Dirt is easily accumulated after a short run and the chassis of the car requires cleaning in a regular basis. Also, another requirement for maintaining nitro powered cars is how it should be properly tuned. Nitro cars need to perform in top condition and maximum speed without consuming much of the fuel. Through proper tuning, overheating of these types of cars is prevented. Compared to...

The Nissan Skyline GT-R was originally called the Prince. GT-R stands for Grand Turismo Racer. The decision was made to separate the R to make it known this is a racing vehicle. Another version the GT-B was also introduced, the B standing for Berlinetta. The Nissan Skyline GTR originally came out in the 1970's but it didn't do well. In 1973 production was halted until 1989. It came out in full force, with a reputation as being a powerful racing car to be reckoned with. This car has an edge in the racing sector because it offers hydraulic on demand four wheel drive and four wheel steering. The Nissan Skyline GT-R underwent many design changes in 1989 to be a top contender in the areas of speed and...

Ok folks, it's time to break out the shovels to bury horse racing, again. We came across an article on written by Bill Finley entitled "2005 was a lousy year for horse racing." In his article Mr. Finley cites 9 reasons why 2005 was such a bad year for horse racing in America. Although we agree with several of his observations, number 8 on his list, "U.S. Pari-Mutuel Handle Falls", should have been dealt with more objectively. Despite all the cries of gloom and doom that have been ongoing since the unfortunate decision in the fifties to reject television's offer to broadcast horse racing nationally, the sport has continued to grow. Second only to baseball in overall popularity, horse racing...

Betting on sports is perhaps as old as the various games themselves. Millions of people have made huge money out of betting on sports. Possibly no game is left virgin of betting. All games have bookies and wages attached to them. Alike is the case with the countries across the globe. Betting is becoming a universal phenomenon nowadays. The difference however lies in the fact that some countries have accepted betting and so have legalized it while others still consider it illicit. For instance betting is taken to be legal nearly in entire Europe whereas Nevada is the only place in United States of America where wagering is deemed to be lawful. But the geographical scenario does not bring much...

Supercross motorcycle racing is a popular sport that has taken the racing world by storm. It almost seems as if the sport generated a fan following overnight. As supercross motorcycle racing started becoming more publicized, especially when races were broadcasted on television, that following continued to increase. Unlike many other sports, supercross motorcycle racing fans not only want to watch the races, on television or in person, but they also want to learn as much as they can about the sport. When it comes to learning about supercross motorcycle racings. There are many fans who wish to learn more about the rules, others who want to learn more about their favorite riders, and other who want to...

I went to my first NASCAR race about 5 years ago. My fiancée and I live in Los Angeles and go to the Fontana Speedway. Every Sunday, I would watch the race on TV or at least listen to it from the other room. I can't say that at first I was a huge fan, but after a few live races...I was hooked. The crowds were overwhelming and the parking was crazy, but we would arrive hours before the race to scope out a good parking space..which means close to an entrance and preferably backed up to a wall. Unpacking the truck, setting up and meeting your "neighbors" is great. We usually have a little something to eat and then go check out what their selling from the trailers outside the track. In California, it...

Do you need a really rare or unique motor? ebay seems to be the answer in an ever increasing online world. There are hundreds to choose from, you can find a motor these days for nearly every type of car, boat, bike, cart, truck you desire. The internet has made it easy to do a quick world wide search, and hence it is now much easier to find exactly what obscure motor you are looking for! eBay Motor is a new site which accomplishes a large feat to harness these resources. Super-cool sports car collectors can buy million dollar "Pebble Beach" restorations, race cars with Mille Miglia provenance, and ex-Reggie Jackson muscle cars. With great collector cars, top pieces of automobilia change hands at...

Jaguar has just most recently decided to have a company do the hard work in developing an advanced instrument cluster for one of its newest vehicles - the Jaguar XK. This lucky company awarded with such an opportunity is the Visteon Corporation and it is a leader in driver information technology. Indeed, Jaguar has really chosen the best company to do the work in one of the important features for its vehicle. In the plans for the instrument cluster is an advanced high-resolution 3.8 inch color quarter Video Graphics Array (VGA) display which is actually based on a thin-film transistor (TFT) technology. Why was the Jaguar XK's new instrument cluster produced and designed as such? According to Visteon...

When you shop online, you have to use website shopping carts to keep track of what you are buying, and to finalize the sale. These are based on the idea of a real shopping cart, but of course, you can't touch or feel them. They will store the information for everything you want to buy, and it will then help you calculate the sales tax, if applicable, and add the shipping and handling costs. You then get a total and can pay for your purchases. Website shopping carts also take care of your payment for you. Once the total is computed, you can then choose which mannerof acceptable payment you want to use to buy your items. Most people find that website shopping carts are a must for any typeof goods, and...

America's hotrod scene has been one of its most unique features and subcultures since the earlier 1900s, and most notably in the 1950s. Enthusiasts would spend countless time and money modifying, tuning, and driving their cars so that they could be the fastest, the most dangerous, and gain the most respect. A resurgence of this culture appeared when small economy cars were modified, and in the 1990s, the "Tuner" crowd was born. Now the same enthusiasts are shifting from speed and power to efficiency and distance. One-by-one, back yard mechanics and former racers are beginning to modify their cars for gas mileage instead of horsepower. In this game, less is more, and the person with the smallest car...

Driving vehicles have always been an exciting activity any person can get addicted to. Driving fast, is also one of the reasons why so many hobbyists are hooked to car racing. Driving a remote controlled car, however, is not as same as driving an actual car or being in one. Aside from the fact that it is much smaller in size, RC cars are manipulated by remote controls obviously. Still, many people have come to enjoy driving RC cars as a hobby. Regardless of its size, RC cars do need attention. This means, proper care, maintenance and tune-ups should be regularly done to help lengthen the life of a RC car. Racing is another part of the excitement when you are a hobbyist for RC cars or RC racing...

I first heard of Swap Magic was when I was busy solving eerie mysteries and killing grotesque looking creatures in Silent Hill 4. I admit it--I am a Playstation 2 fanatic. I have somehow acquired this addiction from my cousin who always includes me in his long hours of playing PS2, from racing games to Role Playing Games (RPGs). During one of my mystery packed game session of SH 4 "The Room," my cousin suddenly came out of nowhere and excitedly started talking about the Swap Magic for Playstation 2. One of the most annoying problems faced by PS2 players is that the PS2 console won't allow users to play imported game CD titles and back up copies of legally obtained titles. Many PS2 gamers find...

Satellite Internet is one of the new technologies for accessing the Internet. The technology uses a transponder, dish and a modem for uploading and downloading data from a computer to the service providers server. HughesNet is a leading provider of satellite Internet services. Satellite Internet connectivity is good for data transfer, but it is not the ideal choice for online gaming and other real time applications. Let us find out why. Latency is a factor that causes roadblocks in Satellite Internet connectivity being used for online gaming. Internet researchers are convinced that at present service levels online gaming is not ideal over satellite Internet. The time it takes for an electromagnetic...

Fun racing games for kids are more and more numerous on the Internet these days. Kids can play racing games involving any kind of vehicle on any kind of terrain and enjoy many hours of fun on the worldwide web. From the extreme motocross of daredevil and the breathtaking stunts of Stunt Bike Island to the pure speed of the Fast and the Furious or of the Motor Bike Game these games have to offer all the challenges that a kid would enjoy. Racing games for kids like the Motor Bike Game pose all the problems that a real racer has during a motorcycle race. To play racing games like this one and win you must be aware of your timing and your fuel level at all times. A pit stop that takes too long may...

The world of car racing games offers a wide variety of options: Formula 1 racing games, rally racing games, dirt bike racing games, truck racing games and many more. Among many racing game aficionados some of the most challenging and realistic games are the off road racing games. The rough terrain, the unexpected switches between mud and gravel as well as the appealing cars and scenery make these games fascinating to the player. These super car games will give you that feeling that you are the biggest and the strongest on the road, and you will be able to have a lot of fun while playing these video online games. If you were wondering how it feels like driving a real truck then you should try some 3...

No party is complete without party games; even an adult Halloween party. The games need to be exciting and entertaining in order for you to have a successful fun filled Halloween party. A few ideas that are sure to appeal to adults of all ages are listed below. Shooting hoop ? You can not go wrong when you have this game at your Halloween party. Everyone loves to test their skill to see just how many times they can make the basket. It's fun and exhilarating. Pumpkin carving contest ? This is a great way for your guest to test their skills against each other to see how they measure up on carving a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern. Throwing darts ? Throwing darts is a great game of skill. It will keep your...

So you think you're the best driver in the world? The idea kept wringing in your mind that you don't just think yourself as a normal driver anymore but a drag racer. You feel you can overtake cars, motorcycles, vans and trucks with wheels ranging up to twelve, on the highway without a knack of danger in your mind. You're overconfident that you can end up unscathed from those 200 miles per hour vehicles rocketing opposite your direction. Bear this in mind: no matter how good and flawless you think you are in driving cars, you must always be conscious with something inevitable that might happen. The triple threat of high speeds, impaired or careless driving and not using occupant restraints threatens...

Drag racing is a race of pure speed involving two vehicles. You might say that drag racing is to automobile racing what a sprint is to track and field. Drag racing is typically an American sport and began in Southern California were usually illegal races were held on secondary roads. In the year of 1951 the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) was founded and allowed for the further development of the sport in the 50's and 60's. In 1975 the support of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company led to the creation of the NHRA Winston Championship, which became a national event, attracting sponsors and getting network television coverage. 1993 was the year that the NHRA and drag racing were finally recognized by...

The Monaco Grand Prix ranks among the top sporting events in the world, and for good reason. The combination of Formula One cars street racing and the influx of celebrities to the playground of Europe make a heady mix for the annual event, and is viewed as part of the social calendar for the world's top sports stars, actors, models and businessmen. The circuit takes in Casino Square and passes by the Hotel de Paris Monaco, making it one of the most recognisable hotels in the world. The race started in 1929, organised by Monte Carlo resident and founding president of the Automobile Club de Monaco, Anthony Noghes, and the Grand Prix has made the world's second smallest country a destination of choice...

Much improved technology coupled with marked improvements in design and styling hasturned the electric fireplace into a very upscale piece of furniture. New designs andengineering have made it possible to add an electric fireplace to almost any room. Spaceis really no longer a limitation. Now you can make that empty wall or corner the focalpoint of the room. Having a fireplace once meant the need to clean and inspect chimneys, remove soot andashes and haul wood all season long. Forget that! The new ventless fireplaces haveeliminated all that. Now you can have an elegant electric fireplace that assembleseasily and plugs into any standard electric outlet in your home or office. The newadvances in...

There are three different types of learners, according to child development experts. There are Visual Learners who use their eyes to learn, and are dubbed, the "lookers"; Auditory Learners use ears, and are the "listeners", moving and touching form the learning mode for Kinesthetic Learners; they are the "movers". Though everybody uses all these faculties, one of the styles is likely to dominate. The process of discovery is encouraged by the right toys. They bring joy, and raise your child's self-esteem. The positive learning environment thus created contributes to your child's growth. Simple actions suffice to teach children what their own body can do. Refined and coordinated movements follow...