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- Published on Sunday, 18 September 2011 15:24
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F1's popularity has led to discussions at the very heart of the sport on how best to capitalise on their extremely valuable product. Some in the F1 hierarchy have been keen for a move to pay tv through the likes of Sky and their counterparts in other countries. Pay TV, as proven with the Premier League and the English Cricket Team, generates significantly higher returns on broadcasting rights than their free to air rivals.
The flip side of that coin, however, is that free-to-air television has a much greater reach, and with so much competition between sports for public attention, the greater numbers of people who can watch Formula 1, the better it is for the teams, and crucially, their sponsors.
One argument has been that pay TV is able to invest greater sums in the coverage of the sport, spearheading things like HD and 3D coverage. TV digital, however, means that most free-to-air broadcasters can match HD coverage, so this argument is rapidly becoming obsolete.
With the end of current broadcasting contracts in the UK rapidly arriving, a new deal between F1 and broadcasters was required, and they appear to have come to an agreement that offers the best of both worlds. From 2012, every Formula 1 race weekend, including practice, qualifying and, of course, the races, will be shown live and full on Sky, with the current broadcaster – the BBC – retaining the rights to half of the races, and full radio coverage.
Maintenance will help you reduce the risk of malfunction
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 August 2011 09:50
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1. When preparing for a cleaning operation, start by turning off the fuel valve and removing the carburetter from the engine. Your vehicle’s maintenance manual should be able to tell you how to disconnect the carburetter – but if you’re in any doubt then call in a knowledgeable friend or professional mechanic.
2. Open the carburetter, again by following the instructions in your manual. Once opened, you can allow excess fuel to drain into a bucket. At this point, you should be able to judge the condition of the carburetter by examining the interior and testing the needle to check that it moves smoothly. If the needle is sticking then it may need to be removed and cleaned.
3. Use specialist carburetter or breaks cleaner to flush out the fuel lines, paying particular attention to any build up in the lines which may be obstructing the flow of petrol. If you’re unsure of what to look out for then it may be worth using an automatic tester to assess the condition of your carburetter.
4. When your cleaning operation is complete, replace the carburetter in the engine, making sure that fuel lines are re-attached. You can test the engine immediately to check your success, but remember that the carburetter will take a little time to fill up again after being drained.
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Cool Racing Video Games
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- Published on Tuesday, 02 August 2011 07:58
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In the numero uno position of Racing sports video games stands tall the “Punch Out” introduced by Nintendo. Though the game does not have the true simulation, nonetheless its pure charm and game play that carries has made this an all time favorite. Although being only a racing video game, it has a certain manic energy rooted inside it and is all about using the right rhythm and precise timing if you are to win the game. The characters include champions like Jimmy Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr etc.
The second in the list of Top 10 racing sports video games comes Pro Skater 2. With the restrictions in public places, this sports video game became the next best alternative. There are some smooth and challenging game plays here including multiplayer mode, pro driving etc.
F-1 Races are Intense Outside the Tracks too..
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- Published on Monday, 08 August 2011 13:34
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The other aspect of the racing in F-1 are of course the drivers. It requires great set of skills and concentration to drive a car than hit 300KPH in just a few seconds and only handful of people in the world can do it at a high level competitive race tracks. The intense competition is not only on the track but also in the betting circles. Since F-1 is so successful worldwide, there are many websites that offer betting on the races and so the betting competition is as intense as the races themselves.
Car Racing: Exciting but Dangerous
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- Published on Thursday, 28 April 2011 08:17
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Car racing may be a very exciting sport but unfortunately it is also one that is prone to more mishaps and accidents. At the speeds with which car racers drive with such powerful vehicles, the chance of injuries to the driver is multifold. This has prompted everyone involved in the field from the racing officials to drivers and of course the safety personnel to look into ways of minimizing the chances of mishaps. The back and the neck of the driver are the most vulnerable to injuries and after continuous and dedicated research; several safety devices have been included in the racing cars.
The Head And Neck Support (HANS) device is a part of this safety measure. Several racing organizations have made this device mandatory in cars racing on their tracks and hope to minimize fatalities on the racing track. The HANS essentially is a semi hard collar made of Kevlar, carbon fibers and other elements. The harness that holds the upper body holds the HANS too. Flexible tethers on either side of the collar are attached to the helmet thus holding it in place and preventing it from coming forward due to the impact of a crash. The HANS device does cost a fortune but in its life saving perspective, it is just priceless.
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