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F1 Racing

Friday, July 24th, 2009

F1 races live anywhere in the world. The high speed accelerating engine sounds racing cars will make you go high! You could almost smell the spinning, burning rubber of the tires of those F1 cars.


The 1st tip the easiest method:

Go to your nearest coffee shop or pub which has a television or a big screen TV. Hopefully with the F1 craze going around, the coffee-shop or pub owner would subscribe for the channel & the races can be viewed live. Imagine, the excitement of cheering for your favorite team & car driver with a group of F1 fans like you and me. However, it goes without saying, you cannot just sit there without ordering any food or drinks.

The 2nd tip

You can just go to YouTube and type “F1 2008″ or “F1 races” in the search box and you will see a list of F1 video clips appearing. But you have to be patient with this as it being free, there will be a lot of people watching.

3rd tip is here

The other alternative is the same as what Soccer World Cup & Euro fans do during soccer season, take leave or reschedule work in order not to miss out on any of the action be it live on the scenes or via television.

So the season’s testing and public gesturing begins. 2008 will be a vintage year for every Formula 1 fan, with all the sounds of engines accelerating and wheels spinning & screeching sounds.

Don’t waste a single moment more. Reach for your Formula 1 Calender, revolve your life in 2008 around the race weekends. Don’t miss out a moment’s action. Have a time of your life and make to most of this as this opportunity does not come very often.

Eco-Friendly Advantages and Options For Motorcycles

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

While motorcycles do have a significant advantage in terms of gas mileage, the fact is that they are not as eco-friendly as you might think. The regulations regarding emissions standards are not very strict. The fact is, motorcycles are responsible for nearly 15 times more pollution per mile than most other vehicles. This is an astonishing number. US motorcycle makers are simply not required to make their engines be very clean and efficient. In Europe, the situation is slightly better, but still not very good. Until stricter laws force motorcycle manufacturers to adhere to tougher pollution standards, motorcycles are not a truly green choice.

All is not lost, however, as new models of motorcycles are in development that include an idling stop system that should reduce fuel consumption as well as emissions simply by turning off the engine instead of idling when stopped or stuck in traffic and other situations.

A UK company has developed the first motorcycles that will be powered by fuel cells. The motorcycles run on detachable hydrogen powered fuel cells, which will be virtually noiseless and reduce power consumption. These motorcycles can run for up to 4 hours or 100 miles without the need to refuel and should be available soon in Europe.

Motorcycles that are powered by electricity are also now an option. It is now possible to find instructions online to build your own electric motorcycle. For those without a do it yourself mentality, there is now the Enertia, an electric motorcycle made by Brammo. The Enertia apparently gets a stunning estimated 279 miles per gallon and emissions are a tiny fraction of other eco-friendly vehicles such as the Toyota Prius or Tesla Roadster. It looks pretty slick too!

Let’s say you love motorcycles but still want to make some eco-friendly choices as far as accessories? That’s possible too. When selecting your apparel such as t-shirts, jackets and gloves, look for products made of recycled, sustainable or organic materials, textiles and fabrics. In addition, a company in Switzerland is now collecting old DVD’s and CD’s to be recycled and used to make motorcycle helmets. Made from a polycarbonate plastic, the DVD’s and CD’s are known for their strength and impact resistance, as well as their optical quality. Finally, a great use for those old AOL CD’s! Don’t forget to switch out that disposable plastic water bottle with a reusable, stronger and endlessly refillable aluminum bottle to keep you hydrated during those long motorcycle rides.