Auto Racing

As their name indicates, quarter midget race cars are roughly one-quarter the size of a standard midget race car. Running on both dirt and asphalt tracks, quarter midgets can achieve speeds of up...

Go kart racing is an ideal opportunity for novices to experience the world of automobile racing. While the rules of go kart racing are designed to encourage parity, there are still ways to work...

There are many ways you can get involved with local auto racing. The following article will cover a few of the ways you can get involved and how they progress to eventually becoming a competitor.

Installing a Nitrous Oxide System (NoS) in a car is one of most effective ways to generate additional power from an engine. Essentially, the system creates a higher air volume inside the engine,...

Ground-effects kits, (also known as aftermarket "body cladding," or body kits) take plain two- or four-door Dodge Neon compact cars, and turn them into aggressive-looking pocket rockets. The...

Charlotte Motor Speedway (also known as Lowe's Motor Speedway) is at the corner of Morehead Parkway and Concord Parkway South, 17 miles southwest of Concord, North Carolina. The venue hosts...

A standard camshaft is composed of a chain- or gear-driven shaft, with a lobe that depresses the rocker arm as it spins, opening the valves at a set distance. A VTEC camshaft features a set of...

If you're a fan of NASCAR you have seen how one tenth of a second on a pit stop can make or break winning a race. One little mistake on pit road can derail a whole race. Sometimes a lug nut is...

Starting a racing business offers a number of exciting experiences, and potential for making a couple of bucks as part of the bargain. We'll break down the opportunities, and give you some pros...

In motorsports the word "podium" is defined as a raised, multi-level platform typically used to receive awards from officials, along with the accolades of an assembled crowd. Although the use of...

Competitive rally is perhaps the most regularly attended motor sport in the world. Nearly every country offers some kind of competitive grassroots rally, since all a participant needs is to ensure...

Race car transponders are useful technologies in today's timing and scoring process. The system(s) essentially create a direct communications datalink between a car and a venue's timing and...

NHRA drag racing is an exciting sport that is accessible to nearly everyone. The sanctioning body is, however, committed to the safety of its participants. Therefore, each year NHRA produces new...

Considering the various series, racing engines are about as different as the cars they power. In the case of premier motorsports series, four types of race engines have been typically employed....

Racing is an inherently risky pursuit. Although there are common safety elements in the context of driver requirements, each racer and series offers a slightly different technical take based on...

Legally organized street racing events bring large amounts of revenue to the locations in which they are held. Safety issues are in place to protect racers, passengers and onlookers....

One of the coolest tricks on can do the motorcycle is to ride it without holding the riding grips or handles. Although it looks an impossible thing to do, it is quite easy to ride a bike without...

With a few simple tools and time, anyone can custom paint a helmet.

For the novice fan who wants to follow the activities and understand a little bit about drag racing, you'll want to familiarize yourself with some of the terms, facts and rules to truly appreciate...

Early auto racing helmets consisted of thinly-padded pieces of leather similar to old football helmets, and offered drivers little or no protection in case of a serious accident. As interest in...

Indoor karting is popular as a recreational hobby and a serious sport. While many tracks are designed for families and friends out for a relaxing night out, there are also circuits designed for...

The sport of go-karting, now just known as "karting," began in the late 1950s with people organizing informal events in parking lots. The sport has grown into competitions on tracks built...

For grassroots drivers who enter production cars in events such as SCCA road course racing or local stock car races, installing a racing-style seat is a mandatory safety requirement and necessary...

Sports like football, baseball and basketball may have been the first to attract fantasy players, but auto racing fans have quickly picked up the obsession. Hundreds of thousands of players take...

For some, karting is a fun weekend pastime. For others, it becomes an obsession bordering on addiction. But whether you are a one-time karter out for fun or a die-hard enthusiast, everyone has...

If you are thinking about getting into racing, Go-Karts are an extremely fun and fairly inexpensive route to go. This article will discuss the basics of getting into Go-Kart racing and help you...

Go-karts are small, four-wheeled vehicles used for racing or off-road recreation. Most recreational go-karts run on 125 cc two-stroke engines that are powered by gasoline. These types of motors...

Landing a job as a race car driver is a long process that demands passion and dedication. Often race car drivers start in supporting positions on racing teams to break into the competitive field...

There are 36 races throughout the course of the NASCAR season, which runs from February and ends in November with the Sprint Cup Race for for the Chase. Race days are typically Sundays, and...

Most public and private curbside trash-removal agencies have restrictions on the types of waste they will pick up. Tires are frequently listed by these agencies as waste items that require special...

NASCAR, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, is the largest organization of its kind in the United States. It oversees important races, such as the Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series,...

Build awareness for your hot rod with the over 33 million NHRA fans by tuning up your marketing and promotion efforts. Don't rely on your track exposure alone. Engage your brand in "off track"...

If you have a passion for kart racing and you want to go beyond the occasional trip around the track, you must learn special driving skills and techniques. Use these tips and gain experience to...

Everyday things thought to be science fiction are becoming reality. The Darpa Challenge is an event that promotes high level thinking about the way society sees road travel. Autonomous ground...

Most decent law-abiding citizens are normally innocent bystanders to such spectacles as auto racing. Yet there are a multitude of circumstances that could put you behind the wheel of a racecar....

Jeff Gordon is one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, with multiple championships to his name. Through it all, he's been lucky enough to have some excellent sponsors supporting him along...

NASCAR is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Currently, NASCAR has three major series: the Craftsman Truck Series, Nationwide Series and the Sprint Cup Series. NASCAR broadcasts it...

For years, Janet Guthrie was the sole woman to compete in the Indy Car Racing Series. In 2007, three women (Danica Patrick, Sarah Fisher and Milka Dunno) participated in the Indy 500, which was a...

If you are female, love fast cars and have always wanted to be in a race, you should drive in a Powder Puff race. Throughout the country, Powder Puff races take place all year. Women of all ages...

A race car parachute should only be packed when you get to the race track. When you're towing your car or when it's sitting in the garage the parachute needs to remain unpacked. A race car...

If you are fan of stock car racing, then an exciting career as a Busch Series race official through Nascar could be your dream job. The Busch series is the "minor-league" circuit within Nascar and...

Formula 1 is the highest level of open wheel racing in the world. Some of the most legendary race car drivers in history—Mario Andretti, Ayrton Senna, Jim Clark and Michael Schumacher—have piloted...

Ever wondered how to shave off a few extra split seconds maybe even seconds off your lap times, besides losing that beer belly? Here's how!

Make a drag race video with a collection of your favorite cars and drivers so you can watch them any time you feel the need for speed. You can even upload the video onto the Internet and share the...

To achieve auto racing success, at some point, you'll need a sponsor. If you're good enough, an associate sponsorship is a great way to offer the sponsor some great exposure, while getting you...

Stock car racing, just like any other business enterprise, requires funding for success. The acquisition of title sponsorship is the key ingredient for any racing team going from a low budget to a...

The part of your race car that talks to you with resounding consistency is the rubber in the tires. These tires can either guide you to victory or mire you to the rear of the field. The adjustment...

In any form of auto racing, it is better to use someone else's dollars to achieve racing success. You can help yourself and help your associate sponsor reach a greater audience through associate...

Powder coating is as old as the racing industry itself, but the process has come a long way since it hit racing circles decades ago. In recent years, the process has grown more popular and...

The hunt for a sponsor can be a race team's biggest obstacle. Just as fine-tuning a racing chassis is a necessary process, and adjusting an engine to achieve more horsepower is critical, acquiring...