www.race-depot.com http://www.race-depot.com Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Who Caused The Worst Wreck In History? http://www.race-depot.com/2011/11/21/who-caused-the-worst-wreck-in-history/ http://www.race-depot.com/2011/11/21/who-caused-the-worst-wreck-in-history/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.race-depot.com/&p=14 NASCAR has been a popular sport for many years. It originally got its start in the times when prohibition was at its prime in American. Moonshiners tweaked their cars until they were extremely fast, in hopes of being able to smuggle moonshine over state lines without being caught by police and other government authorities. When some professionals saw how fast these cars were, they asked these moonshiners to help them create a new sport. This is how NASCAR was born. Many of the first race cars were driven by smugglers in extremely fast vehicles. Since these vehicles were so speedy, there were also many extreme accidents which occurred over the years as a result.

There have been a lot of modern NASCAR crashes over the years, but the most famous one of all time belonged to Dale Earnhardt. The fatal accident involving Earnhardt was probably the greatest tragedy that the sport ever experienced. Fans grieved for their favorite driver and many of them to this day still wear shirts with his number emblazoned across the front. His famous “number 3″ was even retired from the sport, meaning that no one else can use it on their car. It was truly a great tragedy.

]]> http://www.race-depot.com/2011/11/21/who-caused-the-worst-wreck-in-history/feed/ 0 The Best Pit Crew Can Make A Driver http://www.race-depot.com/2011/11/18/the-best-pit-crew-can-make-a-driver/ http://www.race-depot.com/2011/11/18/the-best-pit-crew-can-make-a-driver/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.race-depot.com/&p=13 It’s the drivers who stand on the podium. It’s their faces that become recognizable to the fans given enough skill and success.

However, they do not reach those heights alone. The best drivers stand on the shoulders of their pit crews. NASCAR and their sponsors acknowledge this fact through a number of awards and prizes that are award to the fastest and best performing pit crews.

Why is the pit crew so important? Any second lost in the pits equates to valuable track space. When winning margins average only two seconds no driver can afford to be stuck in the pits. Pit crew members are athletes who have to do their work very quickly and precisely. On top of that, everyone except the gas man and gas catch man (who catches fuel overflow) has to handle the tires. Each nitrogen-filled tire weighs about 58 pounds and pit crew members toss them around as if they weighed nothing. These men are physically fit athletes who are highly trained to work together as a team. Losing a pit crew member to injury or illness can be a disaster for a driver and a team. Bringing in a new man can upset the entire system the crew uses.

A good pit crew is an essential part of a driver’s success and their skill can make or break a race or even a career.The information party rocks on: Students exercise muscles and STEM skills for pit crew challege

]]> http://www.race-depot.com/2011/11/18/the-best-pit-crew-can-make-a-driver/feed/ 0 Can You Name Any Of The Old Drivers? http://www.race-depot.com/2011/11/17/can-you-name-any-of-the-old-drivers/ http://www.race-depot.com/2011/11/17/can-you-name-any-of-the-old-drivers/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.race-depot.com/&p=12 If you are a die-hard Nascar fan, you should have a host of old time drivers in your mind, inspiration to future generations, setting examples for the young set out on the track today. Although he is not a driver from that long ago, the legendary Dale Earnhardt looms large in the sport as the Intimidator who paved the way, bringing the sport to new heights through his will, personality, performance, and business savvy. His path began when he watched his father, Ralph Earnhardt, give his all at the races. Take a trip back in time and you find King Richard Petty as the figure that so many look up to today. One can’t forget Lee Petty, his father that hit the tracks first. Donnie and Bobby Allison were other big names on the track while Junior Johnson was tearing it up after his bootlegging days. Darrell Waltrip hasn’t been off the circuit long but he made a big splash in the past. There are also great drivers the sport has lost such as Davey Allison and Alan Kulwicki, marking the passing of the years since they lit up the sport and still making fans wonder what might have been.Keep looking, there’s more: Diet Mountain Dew on tap for Dale Earnhardt Jr.

]]> http://www.race-depot.com/2011/11/17/can-you-name-any-of-the-old-drivers/feed/ 0 Best NASCAR Cities in the US http://www.race-depot.com/2011/10/30/best-nascar-cities-in-the-us/ http://www.race-depot.com/2011/10/30/best-nascar-cities-in-the-us/#comments Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.race-depot.com/?p=10 If you’re interested in getting outside your http://www.Direct.TV/ satellite feeds of the races and getting into the action you’ve got to head to one of the country’s primo NASCAR cities. Here’s our top three can’t-miss NASCAR towns.
Charlotte, NC – The unofficial county seat of NASCAR, Charlotte has the giant Charlotte Motor Speedway and the newly completed NASCAR Hall of Fame. There’s a Richard Petty Racing Experience here and lots of drivers actually live nearby so you may have a star sighting.
Daytona, FL – One of the classic races of the season is held here each year and from the Dale Earnhardt memorial all the way to the track itself you’ll feel the history oozing from Daytona. It makes a great weekend trip anyway so head on down to get your fix.
Indianapolis, IN – Few places in the “north” are as into NASCAR as Indy and with such a prominent race held here each year it’s no wonder why. You’ll find racing themed restaurants and bars and tons of great gift shops and the track is worth making a special trip.

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Some of the most watched exciting races are done on Television. Formula 1 still remains one of the races I ever watched on TV, which kept me glued in-front of the television as the riders put their best put forward in a bid to keep it to the top. Some racers in a bid to outdo other competitors cause a total mess and bring down a whole load of racers on the road. The winners in these races deserve it at the end. Despite some mistakes on the way, other racers still manage to win in the end. Races like cycling are better watched on TV.

]]> http://www.race-depot.com/2011/07/19/the-most-exciting-race-i-have-watched-on-t-v/feed/ 0 The Most Exciting Race I Ever Attended In Person http://www.race-depot.com/2011/07/17/the-most-exciting-race-i-ever-attended-in-person/ http://www.race-depot.com/2011/07/17/the-most-exciting-race-i-ever-attended-in-person/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.race-depot.com/&p=8 NASCAR races are exciting. Maybe it is the anticipation surrounding the unknown outcome. Perhaps it is the speed of the cars, the ever looming big crash that will likely shake up the field for the duration of the race, or the energy of the crowd. The most exciting race that I ever attended in person was in none other than Talladega, Alabama. Talladega is known for being one of the biggest party spots on the NASCAR circuit, and it did not disappoint.

The people watching before the race was fabulous.Check out this link here. Everyone was dressed up in all their NASCAR regalia and carrying their matching coolers. People were fired up in the parking lot, and drinking beer starting as early as 9 am. It was unlike anything I had ever seen.

The race was fabulous. There were plenty of small crashes, but the one that made the race so exciting was with about 5 laps left. Ryan Newman caused a relative “big one” around turn 3 to knock several other cars out of the race, along with his own. The anticipation of the “big one” made the crowd excited, and once it finally happened, everyone was even more fired up, and angry with Ryan Newman.

All in all, the race was a fun-filled and perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon in the fall in the south.

]]> http://www.race-depot.com/2011/07/17/the-most-exciting-race-i-ever-attended-in-person/feed/ 0 The Official History Of The NASCAR Circuit http://www.race-depot.com/2011/07/14/the-official-history-of-the-nascar-circuit/ http://www.race-depot.com/2011/07/14/the-official-history-of-the-nascar-circuit/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.race-depot.com/&p=7 NASCAR one of family owed organizations with the longest name is referred to as National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is one of the organizations that govern auto sporting. Founded about 64 years ago by the late Bill France (Sr) is at the moment still the largest sanctioning body and with the highest authority in car racing. With their head office in Florida it still maintains other four branches across the US. Interesting facts about NASCAR is that it is broadcasted life and watched in over 150 countries or so in the whole world. What a sports authority body!
Its current president is Mike Helton with Brian France as the chairman. It becomes more interesting as we look at the history of NASCAR; it began at Daytona Beach, Florida where a few sports lovers spent their time racing along the beaches of this beautiful neighborhood. The drivers here risked racing their fast cars along this 4.1 stretch along the beach. They all began as bootlegging drivers. What a way to rise! Looking back one cannot afford to offer smile on how long such an organization has come from. Don’t they deserve a pat on the back for their humble beginnings?
At the beginning, NASCAR had three noted divisions but as time progressed, they were reduced to two with viewers and racers having rejected the roadsters division. Amongst the currents sports event hosted by NASCAR is the Sprint Cup Series. NASCAR’s day is marked on the third Friday of May each year and the fans can be seen notably wearing a pin which usually causing 5. NASCAR has gone out of their way and is known to support charitable organizations like Speedway Children Charities amongst others. We must honor the founding fathers of NASCAR who gave sports a new rebirth. Jimmie Johnson is one of NASCAR’s legendary drivers.The information doesn’t stop now. Keep looking: NASCAR Officials: No Decisions Yet About Future Of Restrictor-Plate Racing At Daytona, Talladega

]]> http://www.race-depot.com/2011/07/14/the-official-history-of-the-nascar-circuit/feed/ 0 Did Whiskey Runners Start The NASCAR Races? http://www.race-depot.com/2011/07/10/did-whiskey-runners-start-the-nascar-races/ http://www.race-depot.com/2011/07/10/did-whiskey-runners-start-the-nascar-races/#comments Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.race-depot.com/&p=5 Is the age old story the real account, or is it just an urban legend? It may sound too good to be true, but NASCAR really did get its start with the illegal running of whiskey.

The story goes that during the prohibition era of the 1920′s and early 30′s, NASCAR got its roots. Moonshine brewing was rampant during prohibition, and the transportation of it was a dangerous business. Moonshine runners made a living illegally transporting the outlawed whiskey from the breweries to where it needed to be distributed. The police, obviously, were against this and so pursuits were often the result. Naturally, the runners began to make their cars faster so as to outrun the police. Eventually, bootleggers began to race one another in the cars they used to haul their booze.

In 1938, Bill France organized the first known race in Daytona Beach, Florida. Realizing the popularity the sport could potentially hold, he began to keep statistics, and began to organize the races and sanction them into a sport. World War II put a halt to those plans however, and it wasn’t until 1948 that Bill France officially created NASCAR, the first race of which was the Winston Cup.Take a look here to learn more: You: NASCAR Hall of Fame: Bold Picks for Nomination to Class of 2012

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