Joe Cooksey

NASCAR is one of America's favorite sport, the thrills of fast turns and dangerous speeds. Who in America does not know about Dale Earnhardt Jr. or his father? But on the other hand some people claim that car racing is not a sport? Here are some arguments for whether or not it is a "real" sport or not. Those who believe that car racing is a sport in fact point to the definition of a sport. There are three main elements to being classified as a sport, which is athletic activity, requires skills and is of a competitive nature.  The athletic activity people feel that because many of the drivers have to control the car under high speed they have to use their bodies to control the car or the wheel...

One fact remains obvious to any parent; children love to watch the races. Whether they are perched on the benches at an actual race or they are bunkered down into their bean bags enjoying the excitement in the announcer's voice as the cars round the racetrack, it is definitely a favorite pass time of our kids. Bringing this infatuation full circle by incorporating their love of cars into their world, their bedroom, might be one of the best things a parent can do with their children. Not only does this time-out to do something special with your child enhance the level of communication skills between parent and child but it also encourages the child to learn and creatively partake in a positive...

Ever since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, a set of restrictions have been put in place by the government. These laws restrict airplanes from flying within 15 miles of downtown Washington, D.C., over New York City and over sporting events with approximate audiences over 30,000. That being said sporting events are the best venues for aerial advertising. Sporting events like the NASCAR, NCAA or the NFL draw a huge crowd with an expected attendance of over 50,000 people per race. But the laws have an exception. The restriction operates only when the sporting event is in progress. Other than that airplanes can fly over these race-tracks and events without any legal issues. Needless...

Jim Paschal, a chicken farmer from High Point, NC, was one of NASCAR's early drivers in the "50"s and "60's. When he joined the American Motors racing team, he came with a reputation for many things. He was one of the south's original "good old boys" and knew every groove and turn in every racetrack from north to south. He was a winner. He was famous for being able to get the last bit of speed out of his engine without blowing it up in the process. One thing was known for sure. Jim Paschal could finish races. In 1949, Jim drove in the first event in what was to become the Cup Series. His first cup win came in 1953 at Martinsville. Paschal was a short track genius. All but two of his 25 wins (the...

The Daytona 500, which is commonly referred to as the Super Bowl of NASCAR, is held each year in February. Drawing hundreds of thousands of fans each year, with even more watching at home on television, the Daytona 500 is racing's most anticipated event. The sports news media agrees with large press attendance and pre-event weekend coverage. It serves as the season opener for the new racing season, but now it serves as so much more. While sports news continuously surrounds the annual Daytona 500, it is now focused on a new men's fragrance of the same name. Elizabeth Arden, which is the #2 American perfume creator, will begin offering the "Daytona 500" men's fragrance beginning in April 2006. In...

Elzie Wylie Baker, Jr., better known as "Buddy", is the son of legendary Buck Baker and was born in Florence, SC. Growing up in the heart of racing country and being the spawn of a NASCAR champion and Hall of Fame member, Buddy Baker had only one destiny---racecar driving. His career in NASCAR began in 1959 and lasted 33 years. During that time, he tore up racetracks all over the southeast and ranks ninth on the all-time list for 202 top-five finishes and 311 top-tens out of 699 total starts. Buddy ranks tenth, right behind his dad for pole positions with 40. His dad had 44. Buddy drove one of the fastest and most ominous cars in NASCAR-an Oldsmobile called the "Gray Ghost". Its paint scheme was...

Nascar Racing is growing in popularity amongst fans of all ages and both genders. It's not just a men's sport anymore. Now the women are getting involved in the sport as fans and as drivers! You're little ones are probably turning out to be big Nascar fans like their parents are too. In fact, a Nascar themed party menu can be just the thing for that next racing event. If you are lucky enough to grow horseradish than a fresh crop will give you an opportunity to show off both culinary skills and agricultural abilities. First wash and peel the horseradish. Either grate by hand or use a food processor to chop very fine. Use eight tablespoons prepared horseradish, four tablespoons vinegar or lemon...

F1 car racing is another name for the Formula 1 car racing circuit. Some people mistake it for Indy one because of the similarity in the looks of the cars. However, this is a different class of sport and the regulations and rules are quite different. The highest class available in open-wheel racing is Formula 1. This designation was made by the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile, or FIA. The FIA is the governing body over all types of car racing sports internationally. The term "formula" relates to the qualifications that the FIA has for a driver and an automobile to be allowed to participate in this circuit. There are many rules and regulations. The Formula One circuit is made up of street...

Formula 1 racing has become one of the most common sport events to bet on. And in terms of wagering on speed addicts, who are formula 1 drivers, it is vital to know the stuff beforehand. Every detail has to be considered in car racing betting, right from purchasing the latest or correct parts to ensure that you get the right tyre for every individual race. No race is ever the same. At least for spectators, it leads to excessive entertainment. It also makes the task harder for drivers and constructors, boiling down to the preparations. Regulations Unfortunately, the rules differ from maximum size of the front wing to the testing amount allowed by each team. In reality, they turn a tight ship at F1...

Loudon, NH - Tony Stewart drove to his fifth Nationwide series win for 2008. In a year that the number 20 car of Joe Gibbs Racing has dominated the Nationwide series with wins, Stewart has had the most success. The number 20 has won an impressive 8 races out of 18 so far in 2008. Stewart with five, Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin and rookie sensation Joey Logano have each had one victory driving the # 20. Stewart credits Dave Rogers, the crew chief for all of the victories. Stewart took the lead after taking only two tires in his final pit stop. With that strategy, Stewart was able to hold on to first with Denny Hamlin, and Kyle Busch following him in second and third. This was a tremendous success for...

If your child is fascinated with cars, creating a race car theme for his bedroom is a great idea. Not only does it raise the aesthetic appeal of your child's room, the child will take pride in his room and therefore learn important experiences in ownership and taking care of his own things. The easiest way to create the theme is of course to get a nice set of race car bed, including matching beddings, comforters and pillows as well. The bed is a great idea, but it's not all there is in furnishing a bedroom with a car theme. There are many other furniture and accessories in the bedroom that can be modified to blend into the overall theme. The comforters and pillow designs on the bed will set the...

I love playing games online, not only is it a great way to have some fun but it's also a great relaxation technique I use while working at home. Let's face it, sometimes we get too busy to even bother leaving the computer. But what's nice about these games is all you have to do is type in a simple URL, and play away. Popular "household brands" such as Pogo, and iWin will have you make personal accounts up. These accounts will allow you to keep scores, add favorite games to your account, and much more. The con with sites such as the ones listed above, is you have to make an account to even play and you never really get the full advantage unless you actually become a paid member. Most people are on...

Solar power does not have to be boring. Solar race car kits are great for kids who want a race car and who want to learn more about solar power. They teach you about the science of collecting sun and allow you the opportunity to build your own car. There are many different kinds of solar race car kits. This article will give you a brief review so you can find a great solar race car kit for your child or for yourself. Some of the best solar race car kits are made from recycled materials such as plastic bottles. This not only adds to the aesthetics of the car, it also teaches kids the importance of recycling! These plastic cars can be painted or left clear so you can see the workings of the car...

The VW W12 used to be a concept vehicle for several years until it reached full production in 2004. It is the ultimate race car from the VW Company itself which was unveiled during the 35th Motor Show in Tokyo. The car has a maximum speed of 350km/h and can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds. At this rate, it is the next fastest car to Bugatti Veyron which can achieve a max speed of more than 400km/h. For you to know, Bugatti is also a sub-company of Volkswagen. Of course Veyron is far way more expensive compared to W12 but they only have a 50km/h difference in terms of maximum speed with thousands of dollars gap in their price tags. W12 is more practical to buy because the Veyron simply...

The Speedway SuperAmerica Platinum MasterCard by Chase targets consumers who reside in the Midwest region and who frequent Speedway, SuperAmerica or RichOil stores. Rebates of 8% are credited into card holder accounts directly for all purchases made with the Speedway Reward Card at SuperAmerica stores during the first 60 days of membership. Subsequently, cardholders are also eligible for a 4% rebate on their Speedway SuperAmerica purchases and a 1% rebate on all other purchases. These rebates expire in twelve months unless they are redeemed for free gasoline. However there is no limit to the rebates that can be earned. On the flip side, the card imposes a steep interest rate in comparison to other...

Why Become A Motorsports Sponsor? A company can benefit from motorsports sponsorship in many ways, such as: 1. Driving Sales Sponsorship geared towards driving sales can be an extremely effective promotional tool. Many successful companies use motorsports sponsorship to stimulate consumer interest, which in turn, generates sales. Sponsorship also drives traffic to their web sites and increases online purchasing. This contributes to a significant rise in overall sales volume as well. 2. Heightening Visibility and Creating Positive Publicity Motorsports sponsorship provides wide exposure in broadcast, print and electronic media. This exposure creates positive publicity and heightens visibility of your...

  The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is currently missing one of its biggest competitors. Brian Vickers, driver of the No. 83 Red Bull Toyota Camry, has been absent from the track since the Darlington race on May 8, and he may not be back anytime soon. Vickers missed the Autism Speaks 400 at Dover on May 16 and is still out of commission currently (as of May 18), having been hospitalized during the second week in May due to blood clots near his lungs and legs. Vickers' serious condition has yet to be updated, but Casey Mears has been announced the replacement for Vickers while he's recovering from the ailment. The No. 83 car is still a listed competitor at the May 22 All-Star Race in Charlotte, which...

> Advertising is one of the most cluttered in all areas in the world. Almost everything heard by our ears or seen by our eyes are results of this vast promotional tactics. All businesses allot a certain budget just to promote their offers to the people. Since there are a number of people potential as buyers, any kind of business are finding ways to advertise, hence a clutter is created. Result of this ad clutter is making your products and services homogeneous with others and people cannot really see the difference. The technique is to make your products and services unique and stand out from the rest to entice your market and make your brand the number one priority in their list. Advertising is...

Seasoned racers have undergone drills of clocking their race countless of times. This is a good way to experience what it is like on the road and beat the time set out for you. This is also a good training for new racers. You basically time your race. You can set out goals for yourself and see if you meet them. There are two ways for you to clock you race. The first one is through the stop clock method and the computerized method. I will tell you today how you are going to use both. For the stop clock method, you need to purchase a reliable sports stop clock. You can customize the stop watch to time laps. This feature is available in most modern stop watches. Just press the start button once the...

Australian grassroots motor racing grew up with the home built special. Many examples of these historic cars are still in existence today. Some were built as circuit racers, but many were built for the ever-popular hill climb events held at the various climbs scattered around Australia. To build a competitive home built racecar today requires many skills. Most importantly the racecar enthusiast constructor will need to havehands on knowledge of metal fabrication skills, i.e., knowing how toweld or braze metal, or machining skills may also be required to operatelathes and milling machines to produce many of the special one offparts. Just as in the early days of Australian motor racing, today's...

Racing motocross or riding trail bikes? Then recording your ride with a helmet cam is important and necessary to relive your adrenalin pumping rides. Using a helmet camera system with one camera cable is a must when riding a dirt bike or motorcycle. The less wires the less hassle! Bullet Cam Helmet Camera systems such as the ELMO SUV Cam II, has a waterproof camera head that is resistant up to 132 feet. Great feature bullet camera systems like the ELMO provide a DVR LCD screen for instant play back viewing. These systems typically record with a high capacity SD card. You can get up to 6 hours of recording at the highest resolution. Helmet cam systems with good DVD quality recording range...

The cost of a radio control car servo varies from very cheap, around $10 to over $100. Torque and speed performance are the differences between the prices. You need to use the fastest you can afford, and here's why. I have used many different servos in the long time that I've been racing. I've used servos costing a few dollars, and servos costing over a hundred dollars What is the difference between a servo with a transit time of 0.08 seconds, and a cheaper one with a transit time of 0.20 seconds? The more expensive one is two times as quick, but the slow one still only takes a fraction of a second? I used to use cheap servos in my Tamiya M03 Mini. But recently, racing it indoors I was finding I was...

This is a basic guide on some of the changes you can make at the track to try and dial in your chassis. All of these changes should be used only after you have your basic set-up which includes setting toe end, stagger, camber and weight percentages. These basic set-up adjustments should be done at home during the week. Your chassis manufacturer should provide you with a set-up starting point. In time this starting point may change according to what works best for your driving style, different tracks and different track conditions. If Loose on Entry 1.Reduce air in RR 2.Change to a smaller LF 3.Change to a harder RF 4.Decrease LF camber 5.Add cross weight 6.Decrease front weight 7.Decrease rear...

In 1947, the sport of stock car racing was becoming extremely popular and beginning to draw large crowds of spectators. More drivers began taking an interest due to the increasing fan popularity. Cohesiveness, however, did not exist as rules differed from one racetrack to the next. Several tracks were built to produce one big show at a county fair, or similar event, in order to capitalize on the crowds of fans that were beginning to form. Other tracks, however, were built more toward handling the cars and not the crowds. Some tracks could accommodate both the fans and the cars, but did little to adhere to the rules governing the neighboring tracks. In late 1947, on a December day in Florida, Bill...

On my recent trip to New Zealand, I did what most people would think is the unthinkable for a person of my quiet sensible character and personality - I had a test drive of the v8! To drive a v8 was just the stepping stone of going beyond my comfort zone and stepping over the line towards the wild side. This is one of the thirstiest and fastest cars in Australia and New Zealand, therefore it goes without saying that no trip to NZ could be complete without trying out one of these. I am not really into cars and know very little about them but as mentioned before, to drive v8 cars around the circuit felt like I had the world at my fingertips and could do whatever I wanted. This may seem like such a...

The story of Bobby Isaac is a classic rags-to-riches story. He grew up on a farm near Catawba, North Carolina and was the second youngest of nine children. By the time Isaac was 6 years old, both his parents had died and he was pretty much on his own. He quit school after sixth grade, which led to a rumor that he couldn't read or write, which wasn't true. At age 12 he went to work in a sawmill. He saved his money until he could buy his first pair of shoes. At 17 Isaac discovered his love for racing. He was living with his sister and her husband when he saw his first race at the new track in Hickory, NC. He wasted no time and bought a '37 Ford. He headed straight for the track but crashed on the...

So you want to race your car? That's great, but you need some information before jumping in. There are many things to consider from what type of car, what type of tracks, what your budget etc is. The most important things to start with are what your budget is. Both the up-front budget to acquire/build a car, and secondly your ongoing annual budget. Once you have your budget defined, you will need to determine what kind of racing you want to do. There are several large racing organizations around the US, with SCCA and NASA being two of the largest. There are also racing groups around particular marquees, like BMW CCA Club Racing, Porsche Club Racing etc. Lastly there are many regional groups like...

Upcoming Events in the World of NASCAR The Pocono mountains are a beautiful spectacle in the summer time. So beautiful in fact, that NASCAR's top series chooses to visit it twice a year in the summer months. Next week, the Nextel Cup teams head to Pocono Raceway for the 2nd time in 7 weeks for the Pennsylvania 500. The first time around, Denny Hamlin earned his first official Nextel Cup victory by winning the Pocono 500. The win helped catapult Denny into contention for the Chase for the Championship. Denny will need another strong finish to help his chances. Also expect the following drivers to do well next week: Other drivers to note: Jimmie Johnson - Average Finish 8th Brian Vickers - Average...

Gentlemen, start your engines and ladies, grab your beach bag. It's NASCAR time in Daytona Beach, Florida. 2006 is already wooing a track full of die-hard race car drivers and fans are pulling up trackside to get a glimpse of the action. Make sure you're there in 2006 for non-stop excitement at every turn on the track! The season begins with the forty-fourth Rolex 24 which kicks off the 2006 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series on the weekend of January 26-29. Considered one of the most prestigious endurance races, the entry list features 73 entries which will exceed the 2005 entry list by eleven cars. Benny Parsons will act as the Grand Marshall for this event. On February 11, 2006, the Budweiser...

Upcoming Events in the World of NASCAR Next week, the NASCAR Nextel Cup teams head to the largest sporting venue in the Northeast, New Hampshire International Speedway, NIS. As it turns out, the friendly residents of New Hampshire who live by the state creed of "Live Free or Die" are huge NASCAR fans and regularly pack the seats to the tune of 100,000+. The mile long oval with its low-banked turns can be considered a close relative to Martinsville Speedway. Just like at Martinsville, the racing at NIS offers hard-braking & nail-biting passing in the turns but with the added benefit of a second grove. Drivers push their cars and each other to the limits as they jockey for position and sometimes...

Next stop on the Nextel Cup Schedule is Michigan International Speedway Next week, the NASCAR Nextel Cup teams head west, or mid-west to be more exact, to the 2 mile tri-oval at Michigan International Speedway. MIS has been the model by which other D-shaped oval tracks were built. But after nearly 40 years or racing, it has maintained its own unique personality that no single driver has been able to dominate. Unlike other speedways, Michigan has yielded 11 different winners over the last 14 races. Don't run to the store or sit on the toilet too long next Sunday. The races at Michigan tend to go by very fast!!! Of the D-shaped oval tracks currently on the Nextel Cup circuit, Michigan holds the...

NASCAR is one of the most well enjoyed of the American pastimes, and for good reason. While many people have heard of the NASCAR Daytona 500 race, there are other races to attend as wellmany of them just as popular as the Daytona 500 itself. One of these races is the Coca Cola 600, a 600 mile race held at the Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, NC the weekend of Memorial Day. This is a stock car race, one of the things that attracts die hard fans of NASCAR stock car racing from all around the world. As a matter of fact, this race falls into the top five of all of the NASCAR races put together, something that is rather high honors in the racing world. The hotels in the area fill up in one to two...