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How Are Race Car Drivers Paid?

Posted on May 19th, 2013 by admin

This may surprise a large number of people, but NASCAR is the most popular sport in American. Indeed, the popularity of vehicular racing is seen the world over. Motorbikes, Formula One vehicles, Go-karts– all of them have niches in the racing world. We hear stories of racers getting notoriety. So, we assume that with this notoriety comes wealth. This then raises the question: How do race car drivers get paid?
Race car drivers don’t work on a salary. [Read more →]

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What Are The Different Types Of Racing In Australia?

Posted on March 21st, 2013 by admin

Racing fans who may be interested in broadening their horizons may do well to look overseas in their efforts to find the most exciting competitions racing has to offer. Learning more about the different types of racing that Australia has to offer can give you the chance to deeper your appreciation for the sport. From professional motorcycle racing to rally drivers and cross-country events, Australia has much to offer racing fans who may have grown tired with their local options and opportunities. Discovering more about [Read more →]

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What Happens To A Race Car After A Race?

Posted on March 15th, 2013 by admin

When the checkered flag waves and the winner and his or her car are showered with confetti at the end of a race, televisions turn off, fans go home, and drivers head to their houses or haulers for a shower and a break. But, what happens to the cars after the race? That answer can vary, depending on a number of factors.

At most dirt tracks and other amateur racing sites around the country, race cars are re-used every single weekend. That means they are repaired after [Read more →]

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Three Of The Greatest NASCAR Drivers

Posted on March 14th, 2013 by admin

NASCAR history has plenty of amazing drivers who have changed the face of the sport; yet, perhaps the three overall greatest are Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, and Jeff Gordon.
Richard Petty is the first name that could ever come to mind when it comes to great NASCAR drivers. No one else comes close to his record 200 career wins. Add seven championships on top of that and you’ll see why they call him “The King”.
Dale Earnhardt’s win tally might [Read more →]

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Safety Precautions Taken By Race Car Drivers

Posted on March 13th, 2013 by admin

When driving a racecar, there are many safety precautions that must be taken. Without these safety measures, racecar drivers are at a much higher risk of injury or even death. One of the biggest problems that drivers face is heat. A huge amount of safety gear must be worn during a race.

From helmets to suits, all of this gear can dramatically increase body temperature. Aside from internal body temperature increases, the inside of the racecar can easily reach temperatures in excess of 100 degrees. If the race takes place on [Read more →]

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How Did NASCAR Originally Get Started?

Posted on March 10th, 2013 by admin

The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s premier event. This is not simply because it is NASCAR’s version of opening day. No, Daytona represents the beginning of NASCAR.
After World War II, stock car racing became very popular in the deep south; however, it was perhaps most popular in Daytona Beach, Florida. The young sport grew dramatically in the 1940′s but it was very corrupt. Many race promoters would flee the race as soon as it began, stealing all of the prize money. In 1947, a man by [Read more →]

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Posted on January 24th, 2013 by www.mohawkintraceway.com

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