|
|
|
“So You Want To Build A Home Gym”
I walked into the commercial gym yesterday after a long day of work excited to begin my workout. After warming up I proceeded to the squat rack to start my resistance training workout. I unfortunately ran into a bit of a roadblock. I was planning on...
Steroids and Teens - A Problem on the Rise
The media attention that steroids have received in recent months is good news
and bad news for Minnesota parents. The good news is that the general public
is much more aware of the dangers steroids pose to our youth. The bad news is
that the...
The Game of Paintball
Paintball is a game played up of many players or teams. It can be played indoors or out, with as few as two people or as many as 500. Paintball is played at designated fields, back yards or even in the woods. A game can last as little as 5 minutes...
The Kentucky Derby. The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports
The story is about the experiences, traditions, and excitment that is and goes with the Kentucky Derby.
The Kentucky Derby. The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports. That is what I always heard growing up. I can remember my mother and...
Why Coach Soccer? And How To Have Fun.
Warren Buffet might not know soccer, but when he said, "Tell me your heroes and I'll tell you how your life will end up", he was onto something.
When it comes to coaching, everyone wants a say but few are willing to turn their words into...
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous Racing Sports
Racing is a sport that has been in existence literally for
thousands of years. It's certainly progressed since the days of
the chariot races in ancient Greece but the drive behind racing
still remains the same. When people race, regardless if it's
cars, boats, horses or themselves they do it to win. Being
declared the fastest is the ultimate goal.
Races have progressed significantly since their inception.
History shows that the first races were on foot; two or more men
racing one another to determine which was the fastest. We still
have foot races today and they can be incredibly competitive
with challengers vying for the prestige of Olympic gold medals.
Races involving cars have gained popularity in recent years.
Motor sports fans can attest the fact that watching a Formula
One or NASCAR race can get the blood pumping. The drivers race
at breakneck speeds with an incredible amount of precision.
Bleachers full of fans take in the races and millions more watch
from their homes as men and women get behind the wheel of cars
and try to out race each other.
There are many different types of car racing and another fan
favorite is rally racing. Rally racing involves cars racing
around on regular city roads. This type of racing is challenging
for the driver because during each race they are confronted with
a course that is unfamiliar to them. One of the aspects of rally
car racing that makes it unique is that it's done year round.
Races occur in every type of weather and climate isn't really an
issue. The cars are specifically designed for the race and the
drivers concentrate on moving from point-to-point within the
course.
Another popular type of racing involves wheels but only two.
Motorbike racing is a fast growing sport and those interested
aren't just the younger crowd. There are several different
variations of motorbike racing. One is called motocross
in which
the participants take to the dirt. They run a challenging
obstacle type course with their motorbikes, including handling
difficult turns and jumps. Most motocross racing is on the
amateur level and there are even courses specifically designed
for the youth driver.
The other type of motorbike racing is done on asphalt. Some of
these are amateur races between people who want to see how well
their bike outperforms the competition's. Others are men and
women who have developed their riding skills for years in
preparation for a specific race. Motorbike races are held in
different venues all over the world, with some of the prize
money being considerable.
Some types of racing have human influence but the brunt of the
speed is supplied by another type of animal. Horse racing is a
prime example of this. Horse racing has been an interest of
people for centuries. One of the most popular types of horse
racing is thoroughbred racing. Generally, thoroughbred racing
involves a long track that the horse sprints down. In this type
of racing there is a jockey who is specially trained to guide
the horse to victory. This is the most well-known form of horse
racing and what most people are referring to when they say they
are "going to the races."
Another type of horse racing involves more than a straight
sprint. The horse in this instance has to overcome not just a
track but obstacles that include turns and jumps as well. This
is termed National Hunt Racing and is most widely seen in the
United Kingdom.
Racing whether its by foot, automobile or animal is a sport that
will never fade into oblivion. We are fascinated with speed and
love to see people challenging each other to perform at their
highest possible levels
About the author:
More Information and resources at: Racing Resources and
Information
|
|
|
|
|
|