Dirt track racing

many great drivers. Dale Earnhardt was one of the best NASCAR drivers in history who left a legacy for others to follow, including his children. Dale Earnhardt’s love for racing began at a young age. He was born in North Carolina in 1951. (Biography.com) Young Dale grew up watching his father, Ralph, build and race dirt track cars. Dale would accompany his father to races, dreaming of his chance to race. Ralph Earnhardt died of a heart attack in 1973. It crushed Dale, but he was determined to…

and more individuals each and every day. Technology that counts steps, tracks fitness, and even shows your heart rate. But now there is a new item that has been put on the market. Invented by Ethan Smith, “The Dirt watch.” Many motocross racers love to listen to music when they ride, but in order to be fast you have to shift gears at the right time. In order to do that, you have to be able to hear the rpm of the engine. The Dirt watch will be able to inform you when to shift by a little…

family of the rider to accept these risks than the rider himself. The risks riders take, range from minor cuts and scrapes to broken bones, injured organs and concussions. Surgeries and rehabilitating are part of most riders’ lives. Protective gear and dirt bike education can significantly reduce the severity of injuries. However if you ask any rider, they will tell you that…

In that same year, some cyclist were found to have used banned drugs used to increase the athlete 's capabilities. Another major thing that technology improved on, are the fields.Some examples are fields such as a soccer field, racing field, track fields, cycling track. The soccer field has innovated on…

learning about the cars from his dad. He became one of the best NASCAR drivers in U.S. history. And Died at a fairly young age of 49. Dale Earnhardt was one of the most successful and influential NASCAR drivers in U.S history due to his achievements in racing, safety implications, and national awareness after his death (“Dale Earnhardt Quotes”). Dale did not start out driving…

performance by the “Thermal and Quarters” band rejuvenated the tired riders. The second day of this Rider Mania was largely an ‘outdoor’ day where the riders participated in dirt track racing and trials in the grassy and uphill/downhill circuit, built near the parking lot. While the amount of adrenaline decided who won the dirt track race, the bike riding skills of the riders were put…

was constantly annoyed by the loud rumbles of large dirtbikes, and the high pitched buzzing of children on their miniature dirt bikes. “Can I please leave, and go home?” was the constant question which I asked my mother almost hourly. Of course, she denied any…

loading onto 1500 to 2000 pound animals to conquer the leader and to become the best of the best is a wonderful time. During these rodeos people love to watch bull riding, bareback and bronc riding, calf roping, bulldogging, team roping and barrel racing. Most rodeos also have mutton busting and goat tying for children. During the rodeo children come into the arena and are put on sheep, the one who…

Dirt bike or motocross racing is an extremely competitive sport that has been enjoyed by masses of people across the globe. Millions of people have either watched or are very passionate about dirt bike racing. This is a sport that has been around for over one hundred years when the idea first came about in the U.K. motorcycle trial competitions in the early 1900’s ("Motocross"). As the sport grew in popularity, many improvements were made including: the terrain of the tracks, motorcycle…

SKI-DOO SNOWMOBILES: CHANGING THE WAYS OF WINTER FUN There is no greater feeling than flying over the snow going 80 miles per hour on a snowmobile. The snowmobile industry has provided many communities with millions of dollars for businesses such as dealerships, hotels, restaurants, and manufacturers. The average snowmobiler takes 3-4 times every winter for some fun. The snowmobile has changed in design since the first attempts to add a motor to a sled. The snowmobile has become lighter and…