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Published on Sunday, 18 September 2011 15:24

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Formula 1 is already one of the most popular and lucrative sports in the world. With races taking place on six out of seven continents and further expansion into new areas planned all the time, it's an exciting time to be a fan of the world's premier motor sport competition.

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.

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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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Carburetter problems can be time-consuming and expensive to address – but the good news is that you can reduce the risk of malfunction with some essential home maintenance. Simply by regularly cleaning your carburetter, you should be able to prevent issues caused by the build-up of dirt and debris. Here’s how to go about it.

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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F-1 Races are Intense Outside the Tracks too..

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Category: Formula 1

Published on Monday, 08 August 2011 13:34

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Formula 1 is the most successful racing category of all today. Although Nascar in the United States is very popular in various parts of the country, globally, the Formula 1 series attracts millions of spectators and viewers around the world. The competition is very intense in the F-1 series. Most of the large car manufactures participate in one way or another in the races and they use the most advance technology to create the fastest car possible within the guidelines of the F-1.

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.

Cool Racing Video Games

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Category: Formula 1

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.

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Choice is Difficult for Sports Videos Outlets

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Published on Thursday, 07 July 2011 09:41

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The numerous titles of sports video games available in the market has made the choice difficult, but this also means that there is at least one game for every sport played under the sun. Whether it is football, boxing, skateboarding or baseball, there is at least one sports video game designed and dedicated to the ardent sports fan.

One such sports video that is extremely popular is the MLB 09- The show. This is an improvement of the realistic baseball but its simulation is so good that it has revolutionized the gaming industry. It is not the on-the-field game play that attracts the players but they are also allowed to participate in the management like salary arbitration, waiver activity giving the players the actual feel of a MLB tournament. The game also includes “Road to the show” option. Here the player gets to pick up a small time player and turn him into a baseball superstar. These and more such interesting menus keep the player hooked to the sports video games. Also in this list of favorites is the World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International. There may be umpteen number of titles related to soccer and yet each and every game is lapped up by the ardent soccer fan with great enthusiasm. Place your bet now with live betting . TitanBet.com also brings you offerings for free sports betting bonuses.

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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Street Circuit Car Racing is Different

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Published on Saturday, 09 April 2011 17:29

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Fortunately for car racing enthusiasts, temporary street circuits offer the much needed break and training. Temporary street circuit car racing is quite different when compared to the permanent road car racing. In the former less grip is required. The reason is that street circuit organizers need to lay their own rubber each year since the rubber of one year will definitely not hold till the next year considering the amount of cars racing on it as well as the time factor.

For this purpose, the cars racing on the temporary street circuit has a slightly different build. For instance, for day one of the circuit softer tires would be helpful. It would be better if you could tie up with the tire developer and have a made-to-order tire from the best compound that can run well considering the different aspects of the track such as rougher surface, higher curbing, wet conditions as the tire needs of individual track change quite considerably. Another characteristic of the temporary street circuit car racing is these are narrower when compared to regular racing tracks. That is the reason drivers face a challenging situation when passing or lapping slower vehicles and have to get into the follow-the-leader attitude.

If Done Right, Night Car Racing can be Exciting and Spectacular

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Category: Formula 1

Published on Wednesday, 02 March 2011 17:26

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Viewers especially have a tremendous experience as they watch streaking by of glowing brakes, sparks flying out of the road as the bottom of the car rubs on the track surface as also the flames that spew from the exhaust pipes. Cars readied for night racing also have special effects all over them like positioning of the lights on the sides, of course this is not only for beauty purpose. The main reason is for the judges to be able to distinguish between the winning cars.

However night car racing has its own set of troubles. For example experienced racers know the difficulties they have to face riding during twilight as there is poor visibility. This has caused many safety concerns with the organizers. Most accidents tend to happen during this period as there either too much light shining right into the eyes or too less thus hampering visibility. Since night racing generally also denotes end of racing season, every racer would definitely want to be a part of this exciting ride. And with everyone pushing hard for a slot in this, night car racing fever is catching on and is bound to get more and more popular.