Sports and Recreation Info

drag racing, a race between two cars from a complete stop over a distance of one quarter of a mile (1320 feet) depends heavily on the first 60 meters of the race, or launching. The technique used for launching varies greatly depending on how the car is equipped. The type of transmission, which are driving wheels, tires, power, suspension and track preparation all play a key role in how to get the best possible launch of the car.

Reducing the time required for the car to travel the first 60 meters of track significant impact on the final ET (estimated time). In general, the improvements within 60 feet, are magnified by 2x the final ET. For example, a Dodge Viper GTS ranging from 12.2 to 120 km / h in fourth mile with a time of 2.0 to 60 feet can make significant improvements to the quarter mile times, obtaining a better launch. If the Dodge Viper GTS Coupe is able 0.2 (two tenths) of a second of what is 60 feet, covering the first 60 meters in 1.8 seconds, and the final 1 / 4 mile would be about 11.8 @ 119 – 121MPH. Other examples can be found by looking through thousands of records in the database http://www.dragtimes.com 60-foot drag racing. continue reading…

I was scanning the race tracks for almost 25 years. Long before programmable, handheld scanners, my first scanning set up consisted of a big old Bearcat 250 mobile scanner duct connected to a huge 12-volt lantern battery. The entire system must have weighed 10 pounds in July and I had a big camera bag! I assure you that I was the only guy in the stands listening to the Milwaukee mile USAC stock cars go round and round in 1980! Things have changed a bit ’since then.

It is estimated that there may be more than 10% of fans at a NASCAR event are typical “scanner-equipped. Race Track Scan has become so popular, it extended far beyond the NASCAR super highways to the dirt, dragster, and even in the night Saturday at the local short track. I have compiled a collection of tips and tricks to help you get maximum enjoyment from you race scanning experience. If you have nothing else to add, please send it along with me so we can share with others. Have fun! continue reading…

NASCAR start our season with a summary look back at year in Paris. If you bet with me in 2005, I am probably a kind of folk hero to you, wandering the countryside with olive oil and axle grease under the fingernails, spreading the wisdom of the race car with a Johnny Appleseed kind of style.

For the year, offering three selections pure and simple (ie, three pilots thought I could win the race that week), I immediately chose 17 winners in 37 events, a music video for 46%. Every week, I gave you one match head-to-face I’m saving money (for example, a driver who was overtaken by another rider in a week) on the Paris was ridiculous for a 28 -36, a percentage of 78% profit. In total, this means that if you bet a dime to drive with me every week, minus 54.6 units, or $ 54,606.30 for the 2005 season of the Nextel Cup. Pretty snazzy, eh? Even snazzier, if you think I’ve changed the format is the key to this season. continue reading…