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10 Reasons to Camp in New Jersey
There are literally hundreds of reasons to go camping in New Jersey, but there is one large, and I mean really large, reason:
Where else in the country can you drive less then 3 hours and go from the mountains, to the shore, to the marshlands,...
Finding the Best Boat
Even if you have years of boating experience, finding the best boat can still be a tiring task. Whether you are looking for fishing boats or yachts for sale, there are still some basic things you need to look out for.
Among the several kinds...
Strength Training: 10 Things You Must Know
Lets face it everybody knows that strength training builds
muscle but did you know that it does more much more for you in
the health stakes. Lets have a look at these strength training
tips one by one and you will see what a difference this...
The Fitness Benefits of Swimming
By Rebecca Blain of http://www.everything-swimming-pools.com There are many fitness benefits to swimming. By making it seem like the body weighs much less than it actually does, swimming is the perfect alternative for those who are not capable...
Top Football Stadiums in College
Sports are a big part of college life. From the drunkards that attend to the students there to show support for their team and school, football can bring out the best or worst in people. For those who love to watch more than just the NFL, here are a...
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Kimi Raikkonen, Champion In The Making?
Date of birth - 17th October 1979
Country - Finland
Team - Mclaren-Mercedes
Kimi Raikkonen did not enter the Formula One scene following the "normal" routes. He began his motorsport endeavours at the age of 11 in national events in Finland.
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First in the 1997 and 1998 Finnish and Nordic series in Formula ICA and A championships respectively, Raikkonen had won his maiden international FA race two years before.
Joining Ford team Haywood Racing Kimi took a podium finish on his maiden outing but was later forced to quit the series after technical problems prevented a championship challenge.
Kimi Raikkonen winning the 2000 season British Formula Renault Sport title was what first attracted the attention of the
Formula One teams. He took seven wins, ten podiums, seven pole positions and six fastest laps from only ten races. He then went on to impress even more in the category's EuroCup taking two wins, two poles and two fastest laps from only three events (and retired from the lead of the other). Finally Peter Sauber offered Raikkonen a maiden F1 test. With just 23 races under his belt there were naturally serious concerns about Kimi Raikkonen's ability to jump straight from Formula Renault to Formula One but the confident Kimi quickly dispelled any doubts.
2nd in the 2005 championship and the only thing that stopped him was an unreliable car. With a decent car under him he should be champion in 2006, let's look forward to a battle between at least himself and Fernando and perhaps even Michael Schumacher...
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