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    Reason why dirt track racing exciting “You may win some, you may lose some, you may wreck some” – Dale Earnhardt. He was one of the greatest race car drivers and was responsible for making the sport popular. He won many championships on asphalt tracks and was killed at Daytona Speedway February 21, 2001. Racing on asphalt and dirt tracks can be dangerous but also very fun to watch. Dirt track racing is very competitive and is more exciting to watch compared to all the types of auto racing. Dirt track racing is more competitive because they are always bumping and hitting each other to get in front. The drivers are not afraid to put their cars in tight spots and sometimes even hit the wall to take the lead. The track is slick so sometimes…

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    My dad had been racing street stocks at Tri County Motor Speedway and Hickory Motor Speedway since before i was born on December 9th, 1998 he raced full time for several years afterwards until my sisters were born when he began racing on only a part time basis. Until he finally retired and only made a start here and there in 2014 i began racing in the Renegade division at Hickory Motor Speedway finishing tied for 5th in points in my rookie year out of 18 drivers throughout the year. In 2015 i…

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    danger of becoming extinct because our race wasn’t fair to their kind and saw them only as evil. That there is nothing good that can come from their existence. Since then, my father has taught me otherwise showing me the beauty and kindness they can show toward us. We were on the road for around ten minutes in complete silence, when my father told me to pull over so he could take over the wheel. I didn’t know where we were, and by the confused look on Jezebels' face, I don’t think she did…

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    American Motocross

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    There has never been a lot of research on american motocross and its history. The sport has been around for a while now and is finally gaining a name for itself. The sport started naturally with a group of just average people riding their motorcycles on a course they designed with maybe a few man made jumps. Motocross really took a step in the direction it is in today when Edison Dye came into the motocross picture. He ran motorcycle touring business in Europe and his travels across the pond…

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    ethical treatment of animals and many disputes within the sport of thoroughbred racing. According to Dr. John Webster, Professor of Animal Husbandry at the University of Bristol, there are five freedoms that humans need to strive to provide for their animals: Freedom from thirst, hunger, and malnutrition, freedom from discomfort, freedom from pain, injury, and disease, freedom to express normal behavior, and freedom from fear and distress. By following these guidelines there is no reason an…

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    Motorcycle racing is a very exciting sport that many people love to watch. The three main types of motorcycle racing include dirt bikes, street racing, and drag racing. Each offers motorcycle enthusiasts the opportunity to race their motorcycle at breath taking speeds against the best in the sport. Those who have proven to be among the best are able to secure sponsors to help cover the cost of their racing activities. While some of the biggest payouts are in motorcycle street racing, this is…

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    taken a ride with this man? Dale Earnhardt. That is all that has to be said if you live in North Carolina or are a Nascar fan. His driving made him famous. His personality was playful, but when he crawled in a race car he was all business. Dale was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina.. He grew up watching his dad drive dirt track race cars. This early exposure to racing helped Dale to make the decision to become a race car driver. He ran his first Nascar race on May 25th, 1975 in the World 600 in…

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    Why Is Horse Racing Wrong

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    Horse Racing: Right or Wrong? Horse racing may be considered an older American pastime but it is still alive and well in today’s society. Thousands of people watch each year as horses run, full speed, down a dirt track hoping for the ultimate trophy; The Triple Crown. Horse racing is an entirely different world. Little kids aspire to be jockeys while parents aspire for the horse they bet on to win. The horse racing industry appeals to everyone of all ages and that is one of the reasons it has…

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    Title: Horse Racing Types—Flat & Jump Racing Description: Flat racing and jump racing are two of the most recognized forms of horse racing in the world of betting. Get to know what these two races are all about. Keyword: flat racing A large number of people may think that all horse racing events are the same; however, most are still unaware that it is actually a sporting event that possesses outstanding diversity. It goes back hundreds of years and it has branched out significantly throughout…

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    Ken Block Research Paper

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    So many things that seem so different but really can be close to the same. From Ken Block to Bryan Clauson we are all connected to each other no matter what. Ken Block is a racer on rally, Bryan Clauson a racer of midgets; two very different things but still have a lot alike. As almost all racing seems to be different with many things that can even be almost identical. Ken Block has had many accomplishments with racing and business. Block is the founder of Hoonigan Racing Division and the…

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