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that I had set for myself was to qualify for the New England U12 Ski Championships, called the Piche, in my second year of ski racing. This was a lofty goal. Being on the smaller side, gravity was not in my favor. Weight is a competitive advantage in any ski race. It gives the essential aspect of a successful run, speed. Furthermore, it was only my second year of ski racing. This gave me a great disadvantage against the experienced 6-year race skiers. I was asking myself to be top ten in the…

The Thoroughbred was first noticed in horse racing and basically shaping horse racing to what it is today. With its amazing speed and stamina the Thoroughbred quickly found its way into other sports such as hunting, jumping and dressage events. The Thoroughbred stands about 15.2 to 17 hands tall, and is dominate in…

The Kentucky Derby takes place at Churchill Downs; otherwise referred to as, derby, it is one of the better-known venues in the Triple Crown. If you’re not an avid fan of horse racing, the Kentucky Derby is identified by the extravagant hats and well-dressed spectators. Churchill Downs was opened in 1875 and one of the major stakes races was the Kentucky Derby. Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark who had the desire to showcase the breeding grounds of Kentucky’s history then opened Churchill Downs.…

According to Cassidy (2002), “fans emotional connection to NASCAR racing and maintaining a competitive quality product are two components of the NASCAR brand” (1). NASCAR’s branding strategy also includes developing a business relationship with other companies to promote their products (Ferrell & Hartline, 2014). This is done by NASCAR drivers wearing the sponsor’s company logos on their clothes and on the outside of their race cars. These logos are also warned during NASCAR promotional events…

Barrel Racing in the Raw What would you do if you were told that the only activity that you truly love is cruel? In society today, barrel racers are being bashed for cruelty of their horses. I have been barrel racing for eight years now and I can confirm that the sport of barrel racing, if performed correctly, is not cruel to the animal in any way. However, it is quite the opposite. Riders take special care for their horses, it is difficult to cause a horse pain, and there are rarely any body…

“There is something quintessentially American about everyone in this story. [It’s about] triumph over hardship- that’s the journey toward the American dream” (“Seabiscuit”). That was a quote form Laura Hillenbrand, the author of Seabiscuit, an American Legend, a New York Times best-seller. The American dream is the ideal that every US citizens should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative. An influential character in…

before or it is just something you have always wanted to try, now is a great time to experience go kart racing in Murrieta. At Pole Position Raceway, we have an assortment of deals to make your go kart experience even more enjoyable. Free Racing If you are a little apprehensive about trying go kart racing or if you are simply looking to save money, you might be interested in our free racing deals. Wednesday is Ladies Race Free, where women of all ages get one free race for every paid…

had arrived, and so began the fortnight of games known to all citizens as the Ludi Romani. The four factions of Alexandria gathered at the Lageum amidst the massing throngs that swarmed in the hippodrome, all intent on a day spent in revelry and of racing, all intent on seeing Rubio of the Reds continue his winning ways. The placards and advertisements had heralded the Germani lad as the circus favorite, him reputedly having the finest quadriga of Libyans ever yoked and traced. They were well-…

The year 2004, in Caneville, Oregon, The Caneville Control of Illegal Racing Clubs Ordinance passed by a unanimous vote in order to correct the deadly problem of drag races. Drag racing is a type of motorcar racing where, 2 or more participants test how fast their cars can go in comparison to each other. This type of racing has become a serious issue within the past few years, even resulting in three deaths and plenty of minor injuries in Caneville. On the night of May 21, 2005, Dana Kendall,…

just a few of these barriers. Throughout time people have seen many events that can bind some of these countries together. One constant is athletic events. Some countries are more powerful at this. Ancient Chinese sports like juedixi, dragon boat racing, and cuju are able to connect and unify many people across the globe and allow barriers to be crossed throughout the world. Juedixi is an ancient form of modern day gymnastics that changed the way we do gymnastics today. The Chinese were able to…