By Terry Betucci
Two weeks ago at the Talladega Superspeedway, Carl Edwards’ No. 99 Ford was sent airborne as his car sailed into the wall and safety fence, showering the stands with debris. The catch-fencing held, and Edwards climbed from his burning car with barely a scratch, but several people were injured by the debris. Officials said seven fans sustained non-life-threatening injuries (including a woman who suffered a broken jaw) and an eighth fan seated in the same section had an undisclosed medical issue. Two of the fans were taken by helicopter to the hospital. Despite the injuries sustained it was [...]
By Stephen Reeves
Formula One racing takes the crown of motor racing. Its appeal is that it is a global sport. The best drivers use the best cars and the best engines from different countries. The races are staged at different tracks around the globe and to these events come the fans who follow with their flags.
Is Formula One racing the most popular sport in the world?
At the turn of the last century Formula One racing was only for the wealthy who used to enjoy spending their money racing on the weekends. It was not until 1950 when the official Formula [...]
By Keith R Scott
Lewis Hamilton is the hottest property in F1 motor racing at the moment and the great thing is he’s British! A few months ago the name Lewis Hamilton was relatively unknown to the general public, but he had made a name for himself among motor racing insiders and those who are Formula One or F1 fans. His phenomenal rise to the top of Grand Prix racing began at the start of this season and has continued until Lewis Hamilton now leads the F1 World Championship standings after 8 races.
Lewis Hamilton was born in the Hertfordshire town of [...]
Does NASCAR Need to Re-examine Its Safety Standards?