Joe Cooksey

This year's event, which is sponsored by One America insurance group, will host entrants from 49 states and 8 countries. The 2010 event has sold out for the ninth consecutive year with 35,000 entrants. However, spectators and supporters are welcome to attend this free event, which includes the 500 Festival Mini Marathon Expo held on May 6th and 7th at the Indianapolis Convention Center as well as the post race party, held at Military Park at the corner of New York and West Street in downtown Indianapolis. The mini marathon will commence with a 5k race, which is limited to 4000 entrants. The 5k will start from the same starting line as the mini marathon, but participants are required to[..]

This route starts you off in New York, heads south along the east coast and finishes in Miami. So you are in New York, the biggest city in the US. Undoubtedly you'll have a huge amount to see and do here before you set off on your trip. Go see the Empire State, visit the Statue of Liberty, go shopping on 5th Avenue, take a walk through Central Park, and soak up the atmosphere in Times Square. Atlantic City is located about 200 kms to the south of New York. Most of the journey would be on the Garden State Parkway. Just inland of Atlantic City towards the city of Philadelphia you could take some time to visit the million-acre Pinelands National Preserve. Atlantic City is probably best[..]

Born Matthew Roy Kenseth, this NASCAR star was raised in Cambridge, Wisconsin and was brought into the world on March 10, 1972. Matt's family had already been involved before Kenseth himself took the racing world by storm. His father, Roy Kenseth, made a deal with him in which the young Kenseth was to work on and up keep the race car that he wanted and only drive it once he turned 16. That nurtured discipline and an appreciation for cars in Matt as he learned early on that there was more to do than just steer the car. His love for cars gained him the nickname "Motor" from his father whom Matt also says was his biggest childhood hero. He began his official racing career when he turned 16[..]

Founded in 1853 by Charles-Felicien Tissot and his son Charles-Emile, Tissot has achieved great success in the watchmaking industry. It was regarded as the innovator among other luxury watch brands since it manufactured a lot of spectacular timepieces that have never been created before. Compared with other luxury watch brands, Tissot has been known for its use of bizarre materials such as plastic and wood to manufacture watches. All these watches include a plastic watch named IDEA 2201 made in 1971, a stone timepiece named Alpine Granite Rock produced in 1985. a mother of pearl timepiece manufactured in 1987 and one made of wood in 1988. In the first year of its foundation, the company[..]

What could be more fun than to head out to the ballpark to take in a summertime baseball game?  It is so easy to do when you utilize the services of an online ticket broker.  Your broker's website has all the information about finding sports tickets in Chicago, including tickets for baseball, basketball and nascar.  Chicago sports ticket brokers bring all of this selection to you at your convenience in the comfort of your home and office via their handy websites. Enjoy all sorts of Chicago sports tickets this summer and throughout the year.  You can take in a White Sox game whenever you wish, and find the seats that you want, by searching on a Chicago sports ticket broker's[..]

Every season, there is a mad rush to get sports tickets among various fans. The thrill, excitement, and kick of watching their favorite superstars in action result in huge ticket sales. Lines for big events last anywhere from a few hours on up to days as people go to any extent to buy that one precious ticket. If you are a die hard sports fan, your luck has just turned. You don't need to fight and push in long lines any more. Any ticket you want is right at the tip of your fingers. From hard to get baseball tickets to the best seats in wrestling, all your needs are just a click away. Online portals that specialize in ticket sales are the new place for fan frenzy. Baseball is perhaps the[..]

There are so many sports in the world but car race is one of the most thrilling and passionate game because people love the cars and want to see the different kind of cars and their models and also want to check their speeds. There are millions of people who love the car race and there are different kinds of car race events held in all around the people buy the tickets and enjoy these races. NASCAR is one of the most amazing and thrilling car race and there are countless fans of this race. There is no comparison of race because this is the most thrilling event that changes the mood of the fans and they feel great. The tickets of this game is also very popular among the fans and all the[..]

Dale Earnhardt Inc. finally got a win in 2008. It wasn't on the race track, but horsepower was involved. After earning a reserve championship in barrel racing, 19-year-old Taylor Nicole Earnhardt, the youngest progeny of the late Dale Earnhardt and the only child of DEI owner Teresa Earnhardt, won the "World Championship All-Around" horseback riding title as one of 85 entries at Josey Ranch, a famed equestrian facility in Marshall, Texas. Part of the event was filmed by ESPN. Miss Earnhardt captured Reserve Champion honors in her specialty of barrel racing during Texas competitions in May after competing against more than 500 contestants. She followed that up by bringing home another[..]

Formula One is a popular car racing sports that is popular across the world. In this race all the participants and even the cars have to follow a specified set of rules. The cars that participate in this racing sports are completely based on improved and efficient suspension, tyres, electronics, and aerodynamics. Without these essentials Formula One cars cannot run successfully on tracks.   Here are some of the most interesting facts on Formula One that many of us may not be aware of:   1. The fastest circuit of Formula One race is the Monza with the highest speed record of 375 kph. 2. Formula One cars can accelerate 0 to 200 km/k and back to 0 in just seven seconds. 3. When the racer[..]

In the automobile industry and among many of the world's car enthusiasts, Porsche is greatly associated with superiority and excellence. The car brand is almost synonymous to high quality in automobiles, which has been resulted by years of outstanding experience in the car industry. If you have been thinking about purchasing a new car, why not choose Porsche? Here are a few justifications why Porsche is the best: Porsche is popularly known as among the best cars in the world. The popularity of Porsche car remains to be in its stable stand as it remains to be in the hallmark of the world's best car brands. This has been proven and verified just recently in 2006 when it was awarded by the[..]

Mower racing is a very addicting sport. The excitement that you will feel prior to racing is the same as the excitement that you will feel when you are racing cars or motorcycles. It’s amazing! That’s probably one reason why people want to know how to make a racing lawnmower. If you’ve ever imagined yourself being in a race while mowing your lawn, then you are definitely into mower racing. The land speed record for racing mowers is more than 80mph. Imagine mowing your lawn at even half that speed; you would be done in a flash. When I first got introduced to this sport, I was completely amazed! Not by the drivers but by the mowers. If I didn’t see a race, I couldn’t have[..]

When it comes to racing, few could argue that there are many more series that provide more entertainment than the American Nascar series which sees a host of V8 racing cars go against each other around a series of tracks around the United States of America. For the last four years this V8 racing series has been dominated by one man Jimmie Johnson of the Henderson Motorpoint team. This team has managed to secure a record breaking four straight Nascar Sprint cup championships, leaving Johnson to stand alone in history as the only driver to have such a dominating effect on the series. He still has to win another three or four titles before he is considered the greatest driver of all time,[..]

In the fast paced world of childhood, little boys deserve to have parties that are a little like them - fun and energetic. A NASCAR party is at the top of the list for any little boy who loves race cars. To fit this theme, decorate with racing flags and parts of cars, like a tire here or there. Buy small race cars for partygoers to decorate. Use spray paint to create a race track on the grass in the yard. A fun boy's party might also be a construction theme; boys love large machines and a construction party is the perfect way for boys to live out this dream. Fill a sand box with construction toys: an excavator, a dump truck and a bulldozer. Boys will get a kick out of digging and[..]

If your child has already reached an age where he can manage to have a toy car of his own, then there are exciting ways of granting his fondest wish. You can present his new toy car during his birthday and have a car birthday party theme to celebrate his being old enough to have a car! You can choose from among these suggested lists of car birthday party themes that would most thrill your child, no end. 1. If your child is interested in driving, as much as having a car of his own, albeit a toy, then you can have a Party involving Go-carts. It would be more exciting for you child and his friends if you hold the party in a go-cart facility, if one exists nearby your area. Do not forget[..]

Every time when you meet new guy through the internet or a club it’s hard to tell who they really are. Unless met through your friends or a group trip, you can fall into something unreal. There are two types of liars, one who say too much and other who say not enough. The first group usually show off with their abilities, money or work. If they paid for a beginner race car lesson they tell they’re already nascar drivers. If they wet their leg in the ocean they will tell they were swimming with sharks. Whatever they do, they will present themselves as heroes. The second group are those who hide the truth. They change subject every time you ask about their personal life, marital status[..]

In order to change venues, many drivers and teams often switch from their current form of racing to some other form. The transition from Asphalt Racing to Dirt Track Racing is considered to be the most common one. However, after experiencing Asphalt Racing, it is not very easy to learn Dirt Track Racing! It is very important to learn about the differences and challenges involved while switching. These two types of racing experiences are quite different and it is essential for drivers to know about them in details before switching. A few drivers who have made the switch experienced these challenges. In this article, I have tried to throw light on their perspectives on the subject. If you[..]

Samsung/Radio Shack 500: Good Spellers Make Good Racers Ten minutes before the race in Martinsville last week, I knew my selection of Jimmie Johnson would go for naught. It's not that I had a sudden revelation about J.J.'s short-track abilities. It's not that I reconsidered the quality of the Hendrick Motorsports flat-track program. And it all actually turned out fine, since I'd also selected eventual race-winner Tony Stewart, as well as a correct head-to-head wager. And yet, ten minutes before the race, I knew I'd done wrong choosing the polesitting Johnson. Why? Because as the cry of "gentlemen start your engines" came up from some corporate grunt in the hills of Virginia, Fox cut to[..]

Talladega isn't the greatest place to get off a losing streak. Not that we're technically on a losing streak; we had Jeff Gordon winning last Saturday night's Phoenix event, which he did, as a +385 favorite. But in an excruciating turn of events, Dale Earnhardt Jr. got caught on in the pits during a late caution, went a lap down, and wound up losing his head-to-head match-up against Greg Biffle, who didn't have nearly the car Junior did, and who trailed the #8 all night. Drat. So we lost a little money, and now we head to the 'Dega, probably the sport's most random site. It's random, of course, because the Big One is never more than a few laps away: the giant wreck that takes out half[..]

There are so many types of remote control cars on the market, and knowing which type will give you the most enjoyment so you won't get bored before the batteries need recharging, can be a challenging task. Remote control cars can bring you endless hours of fun. But before you click on that buy button, ask yourself, what type of driving do you like, is it race track cars or off-road buggies? With RC vehicles, you can drive by yourself, or join a RC racing club at a nearby hobby shop. You can also race against a group of friends which will not only ad to the fun, but increase the competition. If you're a parent or grandparent, RC vehicles is a great way to spend some quality type time with[..]

Outpost Campground near Salt Lick, Kentucky doesn't have a pond or lake. The opportunity to run remote control boats doesn't present itself here. All the roads around the campsites are gravel, and not smooth enough for our low-slung RC racing cars. What Outpost does have is plenty of open space, more than enough sly for flying radio control helicopters and airplanes. A few trees grow around the facility, but not thick enough to interfere with our flying fun. Large grassy areas provide for take-off and landing. The surface is a bit bumpy. No smooth experience, but an excellent training ground for improving pilot skills. With all this open space we could stage airplane races or create some[..]

STP is a brand name and trade name for the automotive additives and performance division of the Clorox Corporation. The Company was Founded in 1953, the name was derived from "Scientifically Treated Petroleum". The company entered the marketplace with STP Oil Treatment. In 1961 the company was acquired by the Studebaker-Packard Corporation. Studebaker briefly tied it into its advertising as an abbreviation for "Studebaker Tested Products". However Studebaker-Packard felt that the company could one day out-pace its parent company and recruited a CEO of the company to help raise the product's image. At the same time, Granatelli racing became the public face of the company, often wearing a[..]

Family vacations are not that difficult to plan, but the one priority is that it needs to be fun for all involved. There needs to be a bit of something for everyone. The type of family vacation you choose will depend on the things that interest your children. Some children are sports oriented and their idea of a fun vacation may be very different than children who are more scholarly. Both of these vacation ideas leave a lot of options for parents to consider as they try to decide on what will be the best vacation places for them and their kids. Whether your children are young or teenage, one place that both age groups will love is Disney World. For parents there are numerous golf courses[..]

The most famous people with the name Richard are: 10. Richard Petty, Race Car Driver 9. Richard Lewis, Stand Up Comedian and Actor 8. Richard Dreyfuss, Movie Actor ( Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind) 7. Richard Prince, American Painter and Photographer 6. Richard Pryor, Stand Up Comedian and Film Actor 5. Richard Burton, Movie Actor (Cleopatra, Equus) 4. Richard Curtis, English Screenwiter and Actor (Bridget Jones's Diary, Blackadder) 3. Richard Branson, Billionaire Entrepreneur 2. Richard Gere, Movie Actor (An Officer and a Gentleman, Chicago) ...and the most famous Richard is no real surprise... 1. Richard Nixon, Former President of the United States of America. I compiled this[..]

I always seem to get the question "why do you collect Nascar stuff?" and "what makes Nascar collecting so unique?". So today I am going to answer just that question! Nascar collecting is something more than just having a bunch of race cars around your room or house, it's about enjoying what you have and respecting it for what it is. Nascar diecast and other Nascar branded items are usually quite expensive. So as you might think it takes quite a lot of dedication to grow and expand ones collection to the size of their choice. Nascar items range from just five dollars up to hundreds depending on the item and the rarity of it also. So what makes Nascar collecting so unique is the fact that[..]

Once again the time of the year arrives when your little one came into this world. Again you are thinking what perfect birthday gifts for children are there to make them love you even more. Despite being so young and innocent, every child has a personality of its own. When you present them something, children want it to be exactly like their own self in personality. Imagine the reaction you will get if you give a huge sized doll to a girl who is a complete tomboy, or a Disney Pixar DVD collection to a boy who is a bookworm. Of course that will disappoint both of you - the sender and the receiver. Think about their likes and dislikes and in what ways have they changed since being a[..]

Huge sports fans know that the only place to find the best action is on satellite television. They have exclusive packages you won't be able to find anywhere else. A household with satellite is always the choice for group gatherings and events because the options you'll find with it cannot be beat. There are three exclusive sports packages you won't find anywhere else. The first is the NFL Sunday Ticket which gives you up to fourteen games every Sunday. Compare that with the average four you'll get with cable. If you've ever felt frustrated because you simply can't see your favorite team in action, you'll be in absolute heaven with this package. It gives you access to over 200 NFL games[..]

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Born in Bogota, Colombia, Juan Pablo Montoya was delivered on September 20 in 1975.The former Formula One and Indycar driver started with go-karts at a young age with his father, Pablo Montoya by his side. By the time he was 9 years old, Montoya had already captured several local and national Karting championships in Colombia including the Kart Komet category. By the time he was 15, Montoya was a Kart Junior world Championship. He moved on the Copa Formula Renault Series in 1992 and during the same year, he took part in the Skip Barber Course in the USA. That year he had four wins out of eight races with five pole positions as well. The next year proved to be a better year when he joined[..]

One of the biggest draft day steals of all-time is former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach. Roger Staubach was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 10th round of the 1964 NFL Draft, but did not join the team until 1969 due to his Naval commitment. Roger Staubach is not in the all-time top 50 in any major category, however "he might be the best combination of a passer, an athlete and a leader ever to play in the NFL", as stated by his former head coach Tom Landry. Roger Staubach joined the Dallas Cowboys as a 27-year-old rookie in 1969 and didn't win the regular quarterbacking job until his third season in 1971. Staubach was key in developing the Cowboys to become America's Team[..]

By searching the internet, you should be able to find a number of websites specialising in images of Mercedes Benz cars. A good time to change your wallpaper is when AMG Mercedes comes out with a new car model. Even if you are not a devoted fan of car themed wallpaper you will certainly love the scenery contained in the AMG Mercedes wallpaper that you download. AMG Mercedes Wallpaper for Racing Fans The AMG Mercedes has widely been used as a race car and everyone has a favourite car and driver team. The AMG Mercedes has been employed as a race car since 1967 when the car was developed for the racetrack by the German based company to provide a reliable engine for race cars. From 1967[..]

The kids are going back to school, and you may be wondering what to do with your free time now that you are not chauffeuring a car load of kids to swimming, baseball, etc. This is the perfect time to take on a new home project. Why not kick off the new school year by redecorating the kids' bedrooms? Once you and your child have decided what theme to use, you will be free to work without interruption while the kids are away at school. Below are some ideas to use as decorating themes. Ocean/Beach Theme Create a tropical oasis by using a beach inspired theme that is perfect for a boy or girls room. Beginning with paint, you can create an ocean theme using watery blues for the wall, sand[..]

A great racetrack can turn a town into a must see destination. If that town happens to combine motorsports and the weather of southern France, then you have Monaco. The town of Monaco is actual a small country of its own. It is most famous for decadent living and the race that occurs in the summer of every year. In June, the whole world watches as the most technologically advanced cars on the planet line up to race through the city on the same streets that were being walked on just days earlier. I have been to Monaco and can tell you that the city and the track are just the beginning of what is a spectacular city. The best way to enter the city if from the west, this way you can come[..]

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