31st December 2008

Kawasaki could exit MotoGP

THE global financial crisis may lead to the end of yet another motor sport team, with speculation that Kawasaki are preparing to pull out of MotoGP.

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30th December 2008

Fast Electric RC Cars Transmission - Shaft Or Belt Drive

When we talk about transmission system on fast electric RC cars, there are two type of transmission system are widely used on every fast electric RC cars today.

A shaft drive transmission uses aluminum while belt drive use composite belts connect from motor to front and rear gearbox to produce power to 4 tires. (4 wheel drive). Both functional are to transfer motor rotation or power to a wheel (tires), this make a your electric RC car move.

Both transmissions have merits and demerits, but it is really hard to say which one is better. Remember! The result of opinion may differ from each others, it depend on their knowledge and experience.

1. Acceleration.
Shaft drive is giving you perfect response and less resistance than belt drive to moving.

2. Maintenance.
Shaft drive gives you less in maintenance but it’s hard to replace compared to belt drive.

3. Operation.
Belt drive will give you less vibration and run smoother than shaft drive.

4. Durability.
Shaft is heavier but lasts a lot longer, Belt is lighter but wears out quicker to high acceleration.

5. Cornering.
Belt drive cars seem to be faster and stable when cornering than shaft drive cars.

After you know all about as mention above, it might help you to choose your Shaft or Belt drive electric RC cars. In fact one thing you should consider is how each transmissions look like and it functions. The most important thing, which type of transmission is suit with your driving style, is it Shaft or belt? You have to remember don’t ever follow your friend taste in choosing this but you are advised to ask for opinions from as many of your friend.

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29th December 2008

Allmendinger to replace Sadler in GEM’s No. 19 (NASCAR.com)

A.J. Allmendinger’s late-season, five-race stint with Gillett Evernham Motorsports has earned him a full-time ride – at the expense of Elliott Sadler.

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28th December 2008

Mexican billionaire rescues Honda

MEXICAN billionaire Carlos Slim, the world’s second-richest man, has rescued the Honda Formula One team, Italian newspaper La Stampa has reported.

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27th December 2008

Where NASCAR Went Wrong

It was only a few years ago that NASCAR has so much momentum it looked like it was going to take on the NFL. How things change quickly. These days, the primary question is where did NASCAR go wrong?

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26th December 2008

Hornaday Sr. loses battle with cancer (PA SportsTicker)

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA (TICKER) —Ron Hornaday Sr., a two-time NASCAR West Coast champion and patriarch of the West Coast racing Hornaday family, has died of cancer. He was 77.

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25th December 2008

Webber unsure over F1 changes

MARK Webber has admitted some races this year were so boring even the most ardent fan would have nodded off.

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24th December 2008

Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix canceled (AP)

DETROIT (AP)—The Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix has been canceled because of economic problems in Michigan and the country, the latest setback in the sport rocked by sponsorship woes and a series of cutbacks and layoffs.

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23rd December 2008

F1 - Is Ferrari Starting to Fade?

Ask someone to name the strong teams in Formula One and Ferrari is undoubtedly one of the teams mention. It is certainly the brand most associated with the championship, but one has to wonder if the success of the Ferrari team is starting to fade.

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22nd December 2008

NASCAR saw many changes in 2008, except at the top (PA SportsTicker)

Jimmie Johnson won a third consecutive Sprint Cup Series championship, but 2008 could still be considered a year of change for NASCAR.

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