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		<title>Sell Drive for May 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 04:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sell Drive for May 2012 talks about Automobile Directory. Sell Drive provides link to browse for automotive directory, automotive industry, accessories, buy &#038; sell vehicles, lease, manufacturers, services, racing, clubs, buy &#038; sell cars, rental, driving, parts &#038; accessories.]]></description>
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Sell Drive for May 2012 talks about <a href="http://www.selldrive.com/">Automobile Directory</a>. Sell Drive provides link to browse for automotive directory, automotive industry, accessories, buy &#038; sell vehicles, lease, manufacturers, services, racing, clubs, buy &#038; sell cars, rental, driving, parts &#038; accessories.</p>
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		<title>3 Best  Motorcycle Gear</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2012 06:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Equipments & Gears]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Equipments & Gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Motorcycle Gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Motorcycle Helmet]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Leather Motorcycle Jacket Another very important piece of motorcycle gear, the leather motorcycle jacket can help keep you protected from the wind and also from the pavement if you crash. Road rash is a very painful thing to have to deal with, so if the leather motorcycle jacket gives you the opportunity to prevent that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Leather Motorcycle Jacket</p>
<p>Another very important piece of motorcycle gear, the leather motorcycle jacket can help keep you protected from the wind and also from the pavement if you crash.  </p>
<p>Road rash is a very painful thing to have to deal with, so if the leather motorcycle jacket gives you the opportunity to prevent that from happening, then you&#8217;ll definitely want to think about wearing one.</p>
<p>Motorcycle Helmet</p>
<p>When you ride motorcycle, the one piece of motorcycle gear that you should have is your motorcycle helmet.  The motorcycle helmet is what protects your head if you&#8217;re ever in a crash.  </p>
<p>Motorcycle helmets are available in a number of different styles including half, three quarter, and full face.  Most states are requiring by law that you wear one, but there are still those states that don&#8217;t. If you think that you don&#8217;t need to wear one, you might want to reconsider because they really can help you if you happen to get in a wreck.</p>
<p>Safety Glasses or Sun Glasses</p>
<p>The proper eye protection is also a very important piece of motorcycle gear that should be worn at all times when you&#8217;re riding. Often times debris can fly up off of the road and there is the chance that you could be struck in the eye, which would be catastrophic. In order to prevent this, it is highly recommended that you wear the proper eyewear to keep your eyes safe.</p>
<p>There are other motorcycle gear items that can help keep you safe on every ride including boots and gloves.  The next time you go out for a ride, make sure you are safe by being equipped with the proper motorcycle gear.</p>
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		<title>Site of the Month for August 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:05:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for August 2011 discusses Sports Directory. Sport Dot contains full listings of all sport websites including football, soccer, basketball, motorsport, tennis, golf, boxing, baseball, cricket, water sport, surfing, skiing and more.]]></description>
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Site of the Month for August 2011 discusses <a href="http://www.sportdot.com/">Sports Directory</a>. Sport Dot contains full listings of all sport websites including football, soccer, basketball, motorsport, tennis, golf, boxing, baseball, cricket, water sport, surfing, skiing and more.</p>
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		<title>Online Motorcycle Racing</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:49:31 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Motorcycle Racing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are a fan of the sport of motorcycle racing or simply enjoy playing motorcycle racing, the world of online games can help you to take your enjoyment of the sport to a whole new level. Online motorcycle games are continuously being generated by creators who are fans themselves. As a result, these games [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you are a fan of the sport of motorcycle racing or simply enjoy playing motorcycle racing, the world of online games can help you to take your enjoyment of the sport to a whole new level. Online motorcycle games are continuously being generated by creators who are fans themselves. As a result, these games are also continuously evolving to offer a new and better experience of the genre. Motorcycle racing games simply cannot stagnate or get old with this kind of input and neither can your interest in the sport. Instead, they just keep pushing the player, the platform, and the community to new heights.</p>
<p>When you play online motorcycle racing games, you can access a whole new world of competitive players who share your interests. As a beginner or even a casual online game player, this gives you a community you can use to measure your own skills against. Try beating various high scores tables, for example. You can even learn a few new tricks from the multiplayer motorcycle racing. If you are a more advanced player looking for a challenge, however, you&#8217;ll be much more likely to find it online than anywhere else. That is because online motorcycle games draw from the widest possible pool of players&#8211;making victories here much more meaningful than anywhere else.</p>
<p>In addition to their social and competitive benefits, online motorcycle games offer you an opportunity at variety. Because of the sheer ubiquity of online games, there are new motorcycle racing games coming out onto the online market all the time. That means new settings, new formats, new tricks, and new strategies. Online motorcycle games offer you a steady supply of tricks and challenges. Ultimately, they&#8217;ll make you the best player you have ever been. </p>
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		<title>Safety in ATV Racing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:44:26 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[ATV Racing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Back in the days, men had to come up with another type of powerful vehicle for heavy duty purposes. They needed a machine that was strong and robust enough to pull tractors and other heavy farm equipment that had gotten stuck in deep mud or snow. Lumberjacks who had to be in the thickness of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Back in the days, men had to come up with another type of powerful vehicle for heavy duty purposes. They needed a machine that was strong and robust enough to pull tractors and other heavy farm equipment that had gotten stuck in deep mud or snow. Lumberjacks who had to be in the thickness of the woods fared better when they didn&#8217;t have to make their trek on foot. Hence, the All-Terrain Vehicle or ATV was conceptualized.</p>
<p>The ATV did just about everything they were designed for, including conquer the trails other vehicles found impossible to pass. It was only later that the ATV caught man&#8217;s fancy as a form of sport and recreation. The recent decades saw the rise of ATV racing as a formidable sport which thrilled not only the participants but the spectators as well.</p>
<p>ATV racing is popular indeed but it is also a dangerous activity. Parents rarely allow their kids to participate in this sport because of the dangers. The race is every bit a combination of the excitement of speed and rough, unpredictable terrains. The obstacles vary diversely from rocks to fallen trees to just about anything that nature has to offer as a form of challenge.</p>
<p>Recreational off-road driving trips in an ATV are dangerous enough even at low gears because it entails travelling along paths that could be too thick or too narrow to pass through. Impenetrable areas have unforeseen dangers and this can force you to back track and look for alternative routes. The thrills of ATV racing on the other hand are different because the drivers push the limits of the machine. They would often speed into treacherous terrain without even knowing what to expect. The desire to win the race is more intense than the fear of hidden dangers like deep pits or huge rocks that can damage the ATV.</p>
<p>You might have seen some of these ATV races on television and found them really exhilarating. With all the excitement and the speed going, anyone who is watching it can expect to see some vehicles crashing any time. You can watch in excitement how machines are thrown off or go rolling wildly with all the passengers inside.</p>
<p>This is one of the reasons why safety is a big and important factor in ATV racing. A four-wheeler race requires strict compliance to safety and gear rules for you to qualify as a contestant. Both driver and rider have to don all the required protection from body armour to helmets and neck braces. They can never have too much if safety is the issue. </p>
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		<title>Get Started with Auto Racing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:20:09 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Auto Racing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In any type of business, hobby, or professional sports that one wants to get started in, a lot of the times it is simply who you know more than what you can do. In other words, the connections of the people that you have matter a whole lot more than your abilities. This is very [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In any type of business, hobby, or professional sports that one wants to get started in, a lot of the times it is simply who you know more than what you can do. In other words, the connections of the people that you have matter a whole lot more than your abilities. This is very true for a whole lot of different things, but auto racing seems to be a very different deal in itself.</p>
<p>Act like a Pro</p>
<p>One of the best things that you can do while you are in an auto racing circle of friends is to act like you know and believe everything that you&#8217;re saying. On the other hand, if you&#8217;re claiming that your car is able to do zero to sixty seconds in five seconds flat then you better have some action or facts to back it up with. But considering that many people who perform in the auto racing industry are already professionals, it would be good to also become one yourself. This, of course, requires a great deal of research and reading, but if auto racing is important to you then you probably will be more than happy to do it.</p>
<p>Have a Bad Car</p>
<p>If you are going to be racing in the auto racing industry then chances are that you&#8217;ll need an automobile to at least look the part of the appropriate driver that you should be. Many young adults in the United States are now joining auto racing groups throughout their cities and towns, and many of these people already have bad cars that they like to show off to their family and friends. Furthermore, these are the cars that help them win the First Place at many of the smaller racetracks around the country. </p>
<p>Do Your Best</p>
<p>The whole point of auto racing throughout the racetracks around the country is to win the First Place so that you&#8217;ll have something to talk and brag about. If you are going to be all excited about auto racing, but then don&#8217;t put your whole heart and soul into the game then there is absolutely no reason to win. On the other hand, winning an auto race means a lot to a great deal of people!</p>
<p>All in all, auto racing is not just some hobby on the side that you should consider a pastime if you are truly serious about joining a race. There are plenty of people within the auto racing industry that can tell a genuine interested person from a fake so you must do your best to impress!</p>
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		<title>Go Karting Birthday Parties</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:08:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[That&#8217;s coming up to that time of year again and your child is asking for a birthday party. There are so many selects for you to go with. Do you just book the facts that they want or do you choose one that you think is best? They can be very expensive so you need [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That&#8217;s coming up to that time of year again and your child is asking for a birthday party. There are so many selects for you to go with. Do you just book the facts that they want or do you choose one that you think is best? They can be very expensive so you need to make sure that you go for an option that is cost effective.</p>
<p>You can think of almost anything for a party. You can have your more traditional ones like booking your local village hall to going swimming. Then you have your newer and more expensive ones like paintballing or some kind of laser gunning. I want to talk about a new idea&#8230; a go karting party.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t think that children can go a go karting party and not like themselves. They love being like an adult and having the opportunity to walk around the track. They even enjoy touching into each other&#8230; that always makes them laugh. They seem to get so interested in the whole event.</p>
<p>I hope you don&#8217;t think I am talking about those quick go-karts that adults use. I am talking about the ones that are made for kid&#8217;s parties. They are a lot smaller and only really suitable for four to nine year olds. This means they are not as fast as you think they are.</p>
<p>One of, if not the most, important thing for you when making your decision is safety aspect. They are very safe because they are designed for children. Also the tracks move with the event and everyone is set up on location. If you have the party in a sports hall then the track will be set up with inflatable barriers marking the process so there is no danger.</p>
<p>The best way to find a company that can do this type of party is considered inside the yellow pages or look on the internet. The best term to find them in &#8220;Karting&#8221; followed by the city that you are from. I live near Telford so I would type &#8220;karting Telford&#8221;.</p>
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		<title>Safety &#8211;  The Main Concern When Considering Participation in Lawn Mower Racing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:06:42 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Lawn Mower Racing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lawn Mower]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Safety is the main concern when you are considering participation in any type of racing. You won&#8217;t be doing your loved ones any favors if you put yourself in jeopardy. You certainly won&#8217;t win any races if you are spending your time benched and wounded. Like other kinds of motorsports, the safety side of racing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Safety is the main concern when you are considering participation in any type of racing. You won&#8217;t be doing your loved ones any favors if you put yourself in jeopardy. You certainly won&#8217;t win any races if you are spending your time benched and wounded.  Like other kinds of motorsports, the safety side of racing mowers has progressed. The lawn mower racing authorities now have devoted safety resources. The manufacturers of protective equipment have constantly developed new and better gear.</p>
<p>Lawn mower racing associations require helmets for all riders in all classes. A specific helmet style or rating may even be required by certain divisions or series. The sanctioning body may even require a particular Snell rating by year. A full face helmet is highly recommended, even if it is not already dictated by the regulations.</p>
<p>Because most of the events are held on dirt tracks, the danger of airborne debris is great. A flying rock moving at 30 miles per hour could quickly end your day, if not your week.  In that case, you will welcome the full-face shield. Helmets have a variety of safety ratings, and even helmets that appear to be the same appearance and style may have different safety ratings.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget about your clothes. The choice of attire is also very significant.  You might mow the front yard wearing cut off shorts and a t-shirt; you will need much more coverage for the real racing environment.  You don&#8217;t have to get fancy. Long pants and long sleeves are necessary. Choose a tough material, like denim or leather. When you take a digger while lawn mower racing, you will be immensely grateful that all of your skin is protected in a shielding layer of denim or leather.  You will also welcome your legs being guarded around the hot exhaust system and engine.</p>
<p>Last of all, think about your toes. Racing boots come in many different designs. Your local motorcycle dealer should have a complete selection of colors and styles. Boots produced for motocross racing will protect for your feet, shins and calves while racing that lawn mower. A cheaper substitute is your standard leather work boot; these are sturdy and provide safety and support.</p>
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		<title>Major Types of Off Road Karting</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 03:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Karting]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The kart racing is known as a basic activity for stepping into other varieties of car racing, most of the people consider the go karting, which is also called as the kart racing as an exciting recreational activity. However, some rules and regulations have to be followed in order to participate in the kart racing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The kart racing is known as a basic activity for stepping into other varieties of car racing, most of the people consider the go karting, which is also called as the kart racing as an exciting recreational activity. However, some rules and regulations have to be followed in order to participate in the kart racing</p>
<p>Of course, most of the other varieties of car racing require a particular level of age as well as experience. An individual can step up to other race built and rally cars after completing this step. Extreme racing and daring enthusiasts can even step up to the formula one race, which is known as the topmost point in the racing scenario.</p>
<p>Off Road karting</p>
<p>Go karting activities were firstly introduced in California in the year 1950 by Mr. Kurtis kraft. The kart racing became popular very quickly all around the globe due to its exciting features. More and more people were fascinated towards participating as well as watching this enjoyable recreational activity. The go karting activities are mainly divided into two types, sprint karting and the enduro karting.</p>
<p>The sprint karting is similar to a prototypical kart and track, which is developed in the amusement parks and many other places that provide recreational facilities. The sprint karting races are conducted on specially designed tracks that are sleek as well as sturdy. Short tracks are normally preferred for the sprint karting than longer tracks. The shorter tracks used for go karting are usually made from materials like asphalt and concrete. The sprint karting will take only less time to finish.</p>
<p>On the contrary, the enduro karting is considered as the extended version of sprint karting. The enduro karting uses aero dynamical steering on the tracks, as they are the improved version of the go karting. The tracks are designed in oval shapes in order to add more fun to the racing. More focus is given to the durability and pit stops in the enduro karting, as it is longer than the sprint karting.</p>
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		<title>Motorboat Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:38:30 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Motorboat Racing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A motorboat is a power driven vessel with an internal combustion engine driving a jet pump or propeller. Even a sailboat, while it has an engine running, is technically a power driven vessel. The term motor boating refers to motorised cruising vessels used for leisure. A little bit of history! &#8211; Many names contributed to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A motorboat is a power driven vessel with an internal combustion engine driving a jet pump or propeller. Even a sailboat, while it has an engine running, is technically a power driven vessel. The term motor boating refers to motorised cruising vessels used for leisure.</p>
<p>A little bit of history! &#8211; Many names contributed to the invention of the motorboat. Charles Raymond Hunt was responsible for introducing the deep v-shaped hull in 1963, one of the motorboats most important advances. Renato Levi is given credit for the evolution of the motorboat, particularly developing unique concepts &#8211; improving the performance of racing boats. Rudolph Diesel made huge advancements in motor boating. He is best known for inventing a 25-horsepower, four-stroke, single vertical compression engine.</p>
<p>Types of motorboats &#8211; A speedboat is a small motorboat designed to move quickly. It is often used in races and for water skiing. Even inflatable boats and dinghies with a motor attached are classed as types of motorboats.</p>
<p>There are 3 popular version of motorboats, which are: inboard, inboard / outboard and outboard. If the engine is fitted within the boat, it&#8217;s called a powerplant. An outboard motor has a removable section attached to the boat.</p>
<p>Motor cruisers offer a range of amenities, depending on the number of passengers and the type of the cruising. They range from small vessels equipped with basic essentials for a short cruise to much larger holiday crafts complete with shower, cooker and sleeping accommodation.</p>
<p>Where to begin &#8211; All first time motorboat cruisers should have some form of training. As a rule, the larger the motorboat and the longer the journey, the greater the level of training is required.</p>
<p>Beginners can rent small vessels for a short cruise, without needing much training. This will help you understand the basic motorboat controls. Courses are available for beginners which cover the basic areas of handling the boat. The Royal Yachting Association offers three levels of courses, from a two day helmsman course offering basic boat handling, helmsmanship and engine maintenance to a five-day coastal skipper course.</p>
<p>A great way to start motorboating is to combine your motor boating course with a holiday, either in the UK or across the European mainland. A number of well known activity holiday companies are RYA training centres and offer courses with certificates.</p>
<p>Where to use your motorboat &#8211; Motorboating is the perfect way to explore Britain&#8217;s many rivers &#8216;the Norfolk Broads, the Yorkshire dales, the historic city of York and the River Thames.</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t need to limit cruising to the UK. Many European countries offer an interesting waterway journey.</p>
<p>Motor boating can be a fun and relaxing pastime. Unlike sailboats, there is no need to wait for the right wind conditions before setting sail.</p>
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