If you want to see the energy stored in liquid form converted to brutal acceleration, you need to go to the drags. It doesn't matter what form of motorsports you like, drag racing performs this energy conversion in a more dramatic fashion than any other racing format. TV does not begin to convey what happens when two Top Fuel dragsters launch in full fury. The Kneeslider … [Read more...]
Higher Fuel Economy Standards
There was much talk last week about new CAFE fuel economy standards with adjustments for trucks, mandating different mileage levels for various vehicles. Some complained they were too restrictive, others said they didn't do enough and reactions were predictable depending on the source. With Hurricane Katrina shutting down oil rigs in the Gulf, gas prices will rise along with … [Read more...]
Motorcyclists killed – $125 fine
Two motorcycles are riding down the road when a 15 year old, driving a truck alone on a learner's permit, wanders into their lane hitting one motorcycle. The second bike goes down trying to avoid the truck. The drivers of both motorcycles die from injuries, both passengers are seriously injured, one losing a leg. 15 year old pleads no contest. Magistrate fines youth $125 and … [Read more...]
Racing on TV
Saturday: NBC Jeep World Of Adventure 2:30pm - Special on Nicky Hayden and the Hayden brothers SpeedTV Sunday: 4PM VIR Race 1 from Saturday 5PM VIR Race 2 6PM Czech MotoGP … [Read more...]
Alternative fuel motorcycles – who will be first?
When are we going to see the first major motorcycle manufacturer produce a motorcycle powered by one of the new alternative technologies? We've posted here many times about the Star Twin turbo diesel, the ENV hydrogen motorcycle, various electric powered scooters and motorcycles, but other than one offs built in someone's garage or small companies trying to get ahead of … [Read more...]
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