The rainy days can either be fun or not. When you have your RC car, truck or plane out in the pavement, track or field, the last thing that you need is for the heavens to pour its water over you. But don’t blame the heavens if it rain. For all you know, rain can be a good thing for other people. The point in racing RC cars is that keeping it in good condition at all times, no matter the weather, is a top responsibility by the owner.

Keeping a good performing RC car is not very hard to do. Though it can take most of your time for doing it, if you look at your work in the end, you won’t regret it in any way. There are several things which you need to check on, and this concerns the wheels because it is in contact to the wet ground. The front spindles should be checked first and if there is any slop on the wheels, clean it out. Checking also the tightness of the wheels after it got wet is important. Check the wheels, shake it and if you think its loose, go ahead and pad or shim it then replace if necessary.

As for cleanliness, check the ball stud or also called the ball cup for any excess dirt. This is the part of your RC car that keeps a lot of unnecessary dirt and when it rains, it doesn’t make your cleaning job any easier. Since dust, heat and rain wears this part of your RC car, you might want to check this area regularly and see if its needed for replacement.

Since there are parts of your car that are made out of plastic and metal, be concerned with the plastic made parts more. They are prone to easy wear, tear and cracks. Replace any part that are in this condition. The metal parts are not an exception, do check them as well.

When you check all these, you wouldn’t be worried much of your next race or run outside – even if it rains.

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If you love NASCAR or if you are a fan of any of the great race track drivers from the past and present years, then you will surely want to make a ’sporty’ fashion statement and show your support to your favorite drivers by wearing a NASCAR shirt or any other type of apparel. Over the years, the popularity of souvenir items have increased along with the wide following enjoyed by NASCAR’s series of sporting events. Because of this, a lot of fans are purchasing respective racing apparel. From t-shirts showcasing the number of your favorite race car driver or a cap that you can wear to see a race, there is available fan apparel for you.

NASCAR apparels come in a wide array of types, sizes, colors and designs. For as low as $6, you can buy a cool knit beanie hat showing Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s number 8 or Clint Bowyer’s number 7. Caps and visors can also be purchased for $9 and above. When it comes to the color and design, you can take your pick among the many numbers and even the brands of the cars that your favorite NASCAR driver represents. For women’s apparel, the same things apply. Women’s t-shirts, jerseys, jackets, ladies caps, tank tops, sweat pants, pullovers made from different materials are available. These types of ladies apparel can also reflect your favorite NASCAR driver and the number, car, or brand that they represent.

If you have kids who you would like to be the next Jeff Gordon or Denny Hamlin, you can buy for them any of the NASCAR apparel for kids which are available in the market today. You purchase a blue baby romper, or a cute pink pajama set. Other items available include a play set, infant sleepers, sweatshirts, playsuits and tee shirts. Finally, for men who just absolutely love the sport, there are a lot of apparel to choose from. Be it a Carl Edwards t-shirt or a Jack Daniels NASCAR jacket, there is definitely something that will fit your taste and needs while at the same time showing your support for your favorite race track driver.

These types of racing driver apparels make for great gift or souvenir items for all the NASCAR aficionados. A piece of clothing showcasing the number of your favorite drivers, or one that merely shows the brand of the car or company that they represent will definitely give your favorite race track drivers a boost by showing them how much support they are getting from you and all of the millions fans out there. NASCAR apparels are a must-have for all the racing sport lovers who would like to make a sporty fashion statement and express their love of the game.

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You have been practicing enough with your RC car. By now, you know what condition is best to run your RC car to its optimum efficiency. You have cleaned it up properly and checked it the last minute. Ready for the big day? These essentials are important when you are going to race your RC car for a competition.

Participating in RC cars competition is going to cause you your day and full attention to each things that are happening when you are on track. Little details of your RC car should always be kept in its good condition because one dislocated part is going to cause you the most coveted prize you are after. If that is not to win, you will be deprived of the long and hard training that you have been doing for this big day, so just make sure, you don’t leave any details unattended.

Don’t forget that prior to the race itself, you are allowed to practice. This means you can practice run on the track provided which is the same track where you will be racing. At this point, make sure you use your time for last minute practice. Anyway, you will have a long practice session before the race so no need to hurry. At this point also, remember to attach the frequency clip on your car’s antenna. A frequency clip is given after you register to make sure that you don’t run in to other cars.

The most important thing you should do during your practice time is to get used to the race track. Take as much time as you can in familiarizing the turns of the track. You need to start at a slow pace first because this is your way of familiarization and then speed up slowly. You can also try and keep up with the speed of the other cars because this just means that you are excelling to what you could to to the extent.

When you are already on the race track for the real competition, strive to be on the top 10 fastest cars. You don’t need to come in first. Slowly work your speed up and be in the top 10 because these are the set of racers that make it to the finals. If you have no much experience yet and can not keep up to the finalists, it’s okay. You have more time to excel. Just keep on practicing to reach your goal.

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An RC car is run and operated by batteries. RC car batteries are important parts because basically, your electronic RC car will not run if it doesn’t have batteries in it. On the other hand, even if it has batteries in it, it should be the correct batteries. There are in fact a lot of checking and testing first before you put it to use for your RC car.

RC cars and trucks that runs electronically need to be the rechargeable ones to compensate for the running hours of your practice and competition duration. Since there are so many types of batteries out in the market, you need to make sure that you have the correct information regarding the needed battery device for your RC car. So, first of all, know that rechargeable batteries are the NiCD and NiMH ones. NiCD stands for nickel-cadmium while NiMH is for nickel-hydride. Other than the two, it is not rechargeable so be very careful with this detail.

The brand that you prefer comes next because there are affordable rechargeable batteries on sale but ones which do not meet the needed requirement for running RC cars and trucks. Regardless though, make sure that you choose a battery brand that conforms well to your RC car/truck’s running time needs.

The battery charger that you use also counts and lengthens the life of a rechargeable battery. Make sure that you select a good charger that automatically stops from charging when the battery is already full.

A battery pack has a specific voltage (V), power consumption (W) and Maximum Current Drain (A) limit and so it is also important for you to know these things. Take for instance the required volts of a battery to run a RC car is 7.2. This is already good for running a car for about 10 minutes but then, there are also conditions which affects the running time of a RC car.

Batteries are usually sold by packs, each pack consisting at least six or more batteries. The difference between the two NiCD and NiMH is the shelf life of each. A NiCD can last up to six months where as a NiMH battery can last up to 12 months. Regardless, keeping your RC car in its most top condition and making sure that you drive it with extra care helps your batteries perform at its best.

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Next stop on the Nextel Cup Schedule is Richmond International Raceway

Well folks, the NASCAR version of the playoffs is here. We are gearing up for a 10-week showdown that features a star-studded cast of drivers (unless your fans of Dale Earnhardt Jr), and promises to be one of the greatest finales to a NASCAR season in its rich history.

The first stop on the playoff rotation is New Hampshire International Speedway for the Sylvania 300. NHIS is a challenging, flat 1.058 mile oval track. If you recall the 2006 Chase, New Hampshire is the site of Jimmie Johnson’s early stumble.

Of all the drivers in the Chase, Denny Hamlin has had the most luck at New Hampshire. In 3 starts there, Denny has an average finish of 4th.

Average Finishes for Remaining Drivers in the Chase:

Jeff Gordon - 11th
Tony Stewart - 13th
Carl Edwards - 14th
Matt Kensenth - 10th
Jimmie Johnson - 11th
Jeff Burton - 10th
Kyle Busch - 16th
Clint Bowyer - NA
Martin Truex, Jr. - 14th

Kurt Busch - 16th
Kevin Harvick - 12th

Next Week’s Schedule:
(all times EST)

Nextel Cup at New Hampshire International Speedway - ESPN
09/14/07 - 03:14am Slyvania 300 Qualifying
09/15/07 - 11:30am Slyvania 300 Practice
09/16/07 - 02:00pm Slyvania 300

Busch Series off until September 22nd at Dover International Speedway

Craftsman Truck Series at New Hampshire International Speedway
09/14/07 - 10:05am New Hampshire 200 Qualifying
09/14/07 - 01:45pm New Hampshire 200 Practice
09/15/07 - 03:00pm New Hampshire 200

Johnson Leads Captures 6th win of the Season and Top Seed in the Chase

After being silent for much of the evening, Jimmie Johnson made his surge to the front of the field late in the race when it counted most. By capturing his 6th win of the season, Johnson gained momentum and secured the top seed in the Chase.

Over the last 6 races, Johnson has been a man on the move. He has averaged a 5th place finish over that stretch including 2 wins. The question is heading into next week’s race at New Hampshire, can Jimmie Johnson maintain his momentum?

Remeber the start to the Chase in 2006 where Johnson finished in 39th position. The poor start forced Johnson to climb from the back of the pack to win the 2006 Championship. Imagine if Johnson is able to start this year’s Chase on the good foot. He could do what few other drivers in NASCAR’s rich history have done, win back to back championships.

Dale Earnhardt Jr Earns Respect

Driving like a bat out of hell, Dale Earnhardt Jr drove with more fire and determination than any other driver on the track.

Starting in the 21st position and suffering setbacks due to bad pitstops made by his team, Earnhardt seemed to be the only person on his team who cared to be in the Chase. He was a lone wolf on the track making his way to the front. He would have finished in the top 5, but guess what. Another DEI engine failure with only a few laps remaining doomed his night.

Couple the passion and talent Earnhardt displayed in the Chevy Rock and Roll 400 with the superior engineering and teamwork of Hendrick Motorsports and I think it’s a given that Jr will be in the Chase come 2008.

Chevy Rock and Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway Recap

The Chevy Rock and Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway was racing at it’s finest. With nothing to gain for most drivers and nothing to lose for some, the only thing drivers were gunning for Saturday night was a win. Most of the action came as both Dale Earnhardt Jr and Jeff Gordon challenged Jimmie Johnson for the win. A win for Dale Earnhardt Jr would have meant a possible birth into the Chase while a win for Gordon would ensure him a top seed in the Chase.

In the end, Jimmie Johnson was able to pull away from Gordon and Earnhardt along with the other guys jockying back and forth between positions 2 through 5. Drivers Kurt Busch and Kevin Harvick did just enough to ensure their places in the Chase. And Earnhardt Jr, despite his valiant efforts, was left only to ponder what life will be like racing for the owner that has dominated the 2007 season thus far.

Other 2007 NASCAR Drivers to Note:

Series leader, Jeff Gordon challenged for the win and led a large portion of the Chevy Rock and Roll 400. However, in the end, the team wasn’t able to make enough adjustments to keep the car out on top.

Matt Kenseth had an extremely quiet 14th place finish. The strong and consistant fineshes this year are of little help in the Chase. With only one win this year, Matt is seeded in a 6 way tie for 6th place.

Denny Hamlin had another strong night, but he needed more than that. With only one win in 2007, Hamlin needed another win to seperate himself from six other dirvers in the Chase with only one win.

Dale Earnhardt Jr had one his most exciting nights of the year. Starting from deep in the pack and suffering setbacks after horrible pitstops, the most popular driver in NASCAR drove like the devil to get into the top five. However, in the end it was all for nothing. Another DEI engine failure ruined his night.

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NASCAR racing has become the fastest growing sport in the world. Attendance at races has increased more than 60% in recent years. More than six million fans attend races each year, while another 275 million view the races on national television. Live TV coverage has been expanded so that every NASCAR Nextel Cup race can be broadcast to the nation.

Why has our interest in NASCAR racing increased so much? One reason could be the sheer excitement of cars racing at such high speeds. Some NASCAR fans attend each race in the hopes of seeing a spectacular crash. Another reason NASCAR racing has garnered more attention from the public could be the staggering amounts of prize money at stake. When you look past the thrill and excitement, the human factor and down to earth personalities of NASCAR’s champs seem to appeal to most people and fans are quick to cheer on their favorite drivers.

If you’ve never been to a NASCAR race before, get some background NASCAR knowledge before you go. The race will be more interesting if you know what’s going on. Find out what the colored flags mean, how much prize money is at stake. Learn some of the NASCAR lingo, take a look at these NASCAR Terms. Get yourself familiar with the cars and who’s driving them, at least the top contenders. And pick a favorite so you have a car to cheer for!

A definite prerequisite is to find out the rules of the road at the track you’ll be attending. There are some general rules that apply to almost all tracks such as: No drugs, glass, pets, umbrellas or strollers. Some races allow you to bring a small cooler with your own beer or wine in it. If you drink, this is a no-brainer unless you want to wait in line for one or two cups of beer at a time. e the entire trck. Being in a high row is what most NASCAR fans prefer although some people do like

To enhance your experience and be the most comfortable, there are some things you don’t want to forget such as sunscreen, sunglasses or hat, binoculars and maybe ear plugs (although the adeafening noise is half the experience). You can sometimes rent headphones at the track that will allow you to listen to the commentators as you watch the race. This is helpful if you really want to follow the action and know what’s going on.

So how do you know which seats give you the better NASCAR experience? Personal preference plays into this decision, there is no single area around the track that is the best. If you’ve never been to a race this is a tough decision to make. There are four turns to most tracks, the backstretch and the Start/Finish line to consider. The most popular is usually the Start/Finish line and Turn 1 although any seat that is in a high enough row should allow you to seto be in a low row so they are closer to the action even if they can’t see the whole track.

So you’ve brushed up on NASCAR terms, learned about the track, researched a few drivers and are ready to see what the buzz is about. How do you get tickets to a NASCAR race? Many of the races are sold out to season ticket holders and die-hard fans way ahead of the race date. Your best option is to contact an independent ticket agency such as Stage Front Tickets, Inc. You’ll pay more than face value, sometimes a lot more, but you’ll get great advice on choosing a seat from helpful sales reps that are familiar with the tracks. If you visit the website ahead of time you can take a look at the seating chart for your track and have some idea of where you think you want to sit. You’ll also have a chance to ask any questions you might have left about the race, directions to the track, race start time, etc.

Jake Tyler
StageFront Tickets, Inc.
http://www.stagefronttickets.com/nascar

The Formula One three weeks break is over, next weekend the opening will be the Turkish Grand Prix at the Istanbul Park circuit. This event took place for the first time on August 21st., 2005. This circuit is famous since it was opened as it is the third anti-clock wise track in the world, this colossal and unique track was built by the German civil engineer Herman Tike.

During this three weeks break, the Honda Racing F1 drivers Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello have been preparing and analyzing all possible mistakes and flaws, and hopefully this will help them to have a successful race. The technical team continues to work on the RA107, making sure that the cars are in the best shape for the event.

The Istanbul Park circuit is one of the most exiting circuits in the world, it follows the contours of the land, which dips and falls and the fact that is anti-clock wise makes the race even more difficult and exiting. The structure of the track makes it really challenging for the drivers, the long straits, high hairpins and tights eight turns makes the track really extreme. Jenson Button and Ruben Barrichello F1 drivers are full of high expectations, and thrill to race in such a challenging track.

Suhuhei Makamoto, technical director said they’ve been working real hard on the factory based on the Hungarian Grand Prix experience in order to prevent any kind of mechanic difficulties, the team was disappointed of the results at the Hungarian prix, and they want to avoid to make the same mistakes, therefore the last three weeks of break were extremely busy for the Honda team.

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Think of the most important tool you need for your RC car both on and off track. If you answered the motor, tires or battery then you didn’t get it right. Perhaps, the mentioned objects have their own designated purpose and task for a remote controlled car but for the hobbyist itself, a pen and paper are two of the greatest tools ever.

Really, the pen and paper are the useful when dealing with RC cars. There is no joke here since listing down the numbers of your RC car is the subject; nothing else can do it better. Have you ever thought of experimenting before? If you have, surely you have also thought of writing down everything you discover, right? This is actually the same point why securing a written record of your RC car and its performance is very important.

Regardless RC cars, trucks, planes and buggies are customized or not; they all have individual standard measurement. Along the way, you will need to change some parts of your RC car to make it run faster and perform better. It can be the tires, the distance from the main body, the height and others. Elements such as the batteries, caster, running temperatures and many others are also important in the performance of your RC car.

If you still can’t see why writing down these things are extremely important in having RC cars as a hobby; try to imagine a time you test-drive your RC car down a rough path you are not familiar with (granting you haven’t written down the numbers of your RC car and performance for that particular time of the day), when a huge rock came rolling down the hill and missed your RC car by centimeters. Pretend the rear part has been altered from its original state. How do you solve this problem?

The point is, anything that can significantly affect your RC car’s performance is important in improving it. So, for the scenario given above (although we’re not saying that it will likely happen), if you have put your entire RC car’s numbers in to writing, it wouldn’t be such a big problem. All you have to do is turn to your record, and replace everything damaged according to what you have taken note of.

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Mallory Park is the second-smallest race circuit in the U.K., with a loop of only 1.35 miles (2.17 km). But there’s a lot of action packed into that small space. Mallory is irregularly shaped, sort of like an oval with a narrow handle. The “handle” part is Shaw’s Hairpin, the tightest corner on any U.K. racetrack. It’s also got Gerard’s, one of the U.K.’s widest turns; some drivers call it an “endless right-hander.” Despite its short length, Mallory Park has a great deal of variety and requires some nerve and skill to drive well.

Mallory Park was first used as a race track in the late forties, when the Leicester Quarry Motorcycle Club used it as a grass track. It wasn’t paved until 1955, when it was bought by Clive Wormleighton. It changed hands several more times, and the basic design of the original grass strip—the oval with the “handle”—was kept the same, although some structural changes were added as the years went on.

There are two straights at Mallory Park: the long Kirkby Straight, connecting Shaw’s Hairpin to Gerard’s; and Stebbe Straight, leading from Gerard’s back to Shaw’s Hairpin. On both, it’s possible to build up a great deal of speed going into the turns. In addition, Gerard’s is an exceptionally wide turn; most drivers accelerate through it, building up even more speed through Stebbe Straight and into the hairpin. Several chicanes, or small twists in the track, have been added in the past in order to keep racing speeds at safe levels.

In 2002, the British ACU felt that competitors were gaining too much speed at the end of Stebbe Straight going into Shaw’s Hairpin, so they decided to build a small chicane or turn designed to check driver speed. The turn was built at the end of Stebbe Straight and named Edwina’s, after Edwina Overend, one of the circuit promoters.

Between races and events at Mallory Park, it’s sometimes possible to drive the track yourself through a company that offers race experience days. If you’re heading off on a racing experience day at Mallory Park, you’re in for a treat. Here’s a breakdown of the park’s most noted features.

Kirkby Straight. The starting line is placed at the beginning of Kirkby Straight, heading into Gerard’s. The straight gives you time to build up speed heading into the long right-hand turn up ahead.

Gerard’s. Considered by most drivers to be Mallory Park’s “sweet spot,” Gerard’s is one of the widest turns at any U.K. circuit. It gives drivers plenty of time to build up speed in the curve, and many drivers find themselves actually shifting up as they proceed through the turn.

Stebbes Straight. After building up speed on Gerard’s, drivers have another straightaway. Stebbes Straight sees some of the highest speeds on the racetrack, as drivers have moved through the Kirkby Straight and Gerard’s before getting there.

Edwina’s Chicane. Coming up is Shaw’s Hairpin—and in the past, racers have built up dangerous speed approaching it. To keep the speed under control, Edwina’s was added to force riders and drivers to brake and narrow into single file. However, collisions have been known to happen as drivers merge into a single line.

Shaw’s Hairpin. The tightest curve on any U.K. racetrack, Shaw’s Hairpin takes some technical skill to get through without losing significant speed.

Bus Stop Chicane. After Shaw’s Hairpin, there’s a long straight down the handle and then into Kirkby Straight. Drivers can build up serious speed here. The Bus Stop chicane was added before Kirkby Straight to put a check on speed.

Lake Esses. One of Mallory Park’s most attractive features is the lake in the middle of the track. Racers drive on the edge of the lake at Gerard’s and at the Lake Esses curve at the end of Stebbes Straight, heading towards Shaw’s Hairpin. On occasion, unlucky cars have been known to wind up in the lake.

Don’t let the length of the track fool you—Mallory Park is an extremely fast race track, with tight turns that can get quite technical. It’s got a long history in British racing and beautiful grounds as well. Anyone might be able to drive it, but few can drive it well—especially in a fast sports car. Driving Mallory Park is definitely a challenge for anyone who loves speed.

Janette Vince is director of the online experience days website http://www.thanksdarling.com For a selection of driving experiences visit http://www.thanksdarling.com/47-5.htm Janette Vince

Driving your RC car is what you cannot wait to do from the very beginning you start assembling the parts of your car to the day you finished it. The same excitement goes for those who prefer to purchase an already made RC car - the excitement of putting the car on its track and driving it is such a sudden rush of blood; a good feeling.

There are going to be challenges when driving RC cars at the beginning. But as the days, week and months go by; you will be able to drive more confidently. This would trigger your interest in driving faster, driving with style and driving either smoothly or aggressively. And so any opportunity that comes your way about driving with speed will interest you. Anything about driving RC cars interest you all of a sudden.

This attitude is normal especially when you have the passion towards RC cars. But just like any hobby or recreational activities, there are lessons you have to learn, tips you need to take. The first one would always be about tuning your RC car before putting it on any RC tracks. Make sure that everything is in good condition which means to say that the springs, tires, shock absorbers and everything else functions well.

Next, you would not think it necessary but it is important to take note of the settings of your RC car. This will be important for any changes that you make later on. Bring a stopwatch with you for any test run that you will be doing. If you are targeting to drive faster, it’s recommended to rely on a stopwatch than what you think. Sometimes, there are going to be days when you would think your previous run is faster than the next but then you do not have the accurate evidence to base it to, so having a stopwatch is better.

In aiming to drive faster or beating the current time you have from the last lap, try to see what works for you. Does an aggressive driving work better or you are usual smooth and familiar driving is good? How about changing to harder compound tires on your next run? What about the batteries? These are actually few of the many questions that you might ask yourself in aiming for speed. Be sure to take note of any changes you try so you would not have to try the same thing again if it still does not work.

When you have decided on what works better for your RC car, still make a note. You might want to take on driving styles as well. Also, it’s always important to keep your RC car in tune with parts functioning properly.

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