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In this category you will find Racing is a sport of contests of speed in competition, such as the running, riding, and driving in series using animals and motorized vehicles.

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What is the rising action in racing in the rain by Garth stein?

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The rising action in "Racing in the Rain" involves the protagonist, Enzo the dog, and his owner Denny facing various challenges and obstacles as they navigate Denny's career as a race car driver and his personal life. This includes struggles with career setbacks, personal relationships, and facing adversity both on and off the race track.

How much should a racing pigeon weigh?

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Pigeons have different sizes and weights. A racing or homing pigeons grow up to 360 grams. Lately smaller pigeons have recorded faster speeds.

What do you feed a racing pigeon?

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Cracked corn There are pigeon mixes that you can find online. You can also buy general bird seed at any pet store, but I recommend seed specifically for pigeons. Whatever you decide to feed him, you must include some "grit" in his food. Just a pinch. It is tiny ground up gravel or oyster shells or sometimes eggshells. It is the way pigeons digest food. They need a little of these rough stones to grind down the seed in their stomach. But you cant give him too much grit or he will get sick. Find a bird vet and they will be able to help you out! Good luck, pigeons are super super smart (smarter than a 3 year old child!) and they make wonderful pets!

Which will win a race a Challenger or a Camaro?

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it depends on the race type. in a circuit race, probably the mustang, because of it's amazing handling. in a drag race, probably the corvette because it's more aerodynamic, and accelerates way faster

How do you participate in Commonwealth games 2010?

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The procedure to participate in the Commonwealth Games as an athlete in any sport was to follow the procedure for being named to your national team in that sport, presuming you are a citizen of a country that is a member of the Comonwealth.

Where would drag racing games be popular?

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Drag racing games are popular in areas where drag racing tracks are located, but have widespread general appeal across the United States, Australia, and the UK. Drag racing games are most popular among adolescent and young adult males and are available on many game platforms, mobile devices, computer, and online.

Why did the Australian government ban steeplechase racing?

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Jumps racing has been phased out in all states in Australia except for Victoria and South Australia. This was the result of a federal senate select committee inquiry into animal welfare in 1991, which concluded that jumps racing should be phased out on the grounds of cruelty. The NSW government banned jumps racing in 1997.

Who won the 1965 Formula One World Championship?

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The 1950 Formula One season included the inaugural FIA Formula One World Championship season, which commenced on May 13, 1950, and ended on September 3 after 7 races. The championship consisted of six Formula One races in Europe plus the Indianapolis 500, which was run to AAA/USAC regulations. Numerous other Formula One races, which did not count towards the Championship, were also held during the year. The inaugural World Championship, to a formula which specified engine capacity of 1.5 litres supercharged or 4.5 litres unsupercharged, saw Alfa Romeo dominate with their supercharged 158, a well-developed pre-war design, which won all six European Grands Prix. Alfa drivers consequently dominated the championship with Farina edging out Fangio by virtue of his fourth place in Belgium. Although the Indianapolis 500, which ran to different regulations, was included in the championship series until 1960, it attracted very little European participation and, conversely, very few American Indianapolis drivers entered any grand prix. Championship points were given to top 5 finishers (8, 6, 4, 3, 2). 1 point was given for the fastest lap. Only the best four of seven scores counted towards the World Championship. Points for shared drives were divided equally between the drivers, regardless of how many laps each driver drove. Nino Farina who drove for the team Alfa Romeo won the championship with 30 points

What qualities and skills a racing driver should have?

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I drag race myself so, I will tell you what I know. One of the main things is to get a good reaction time. You will have to be able to dial in right to. Most of the time the key to winning is concentration.

How much money does Patrice Motsepe have?

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He is worth $2.4 billion and is currently ranked #503 on The Worlds Billionaires.

How much space between each hurdle in the Olympics?

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For the 110m hurdles, the first hurdle is placed after a run up of 13.72m (45 ft) from the starting line. The next nine hurdles are set at a distance of 9.14m (30 ft) from each other, and the home stretch from the last hurdle to the finish line is 14.02m (46 ft) long.

How tall do you have to be for Disneyland go karts?

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Any height and age 7+

How many injuries did Marco Simoncelli have during the race of the 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix?

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Marco Simoncelli died on October 23, 2011, while racing in the Malaysian Grand Prix, due to sustaining serious trauma to the head, neck and chest.

What is involved when racing pigeons?

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Some rules for pigeon racing include that you need good pigeons to be successful and be sure that you feed them from weeks old the same type of food mixture. You can learn more about Pigeon Racing online at the Wikipedia website.

How to race a bike?

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there is different types of racing there is bmx, road, x country, down hill and cycle cross. so find out what you want to race the search the wed for comity's and tracks (for bmx)

there are a lot of down hill races at wistler find a schedule.

How do you scrub a jump on a dirt bike?

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Let me give you some of my credentials first. Early in life I earned my pro license (the one you need to race supercross/outdoor nationals), and am now pursuing a degree in chemical engineering with a minor in physics. Thus, I now have ample experience in moto and a physical understanding of it, which I now delegate to share with you.

The idea of scrubbing is energy redirection. When your bike begins up the face of the jump, some of the energy it had from its velocity is stored in the suspension by loading it. The trick behind scrubbing is to redirect this stored energy from exploding upward, which will launch you upward, and waste precious seconds that could be used railing on the track. First step is to think of a diving board. This process much resembles the load/unload principle you experience in moto. you can either load up and extend your body, thus maximizing your launch, or bend your knees when you come down on the board, absorb the energy into your body, and minimize your height. Transforming this concept into being useful on your bike is the first step. When you reach the crest of the jump, allow your knees and elbows to buckle and absorb the energy in them. If properly executed, your butt should hit the seat, and you will "feel" the energy redirected into your body. No matter your skill level, this technique can be used, especially when exhausted at the end of a long moto, to save some time.

In a more advanced exercise, and after dialing the first step down, you can begin practicing all out scrubbing. This technique is more of an art, and always finishes with a touch of personalized pizzaz. Before attempting a scrub, identify which side you are comfortable whipping with. This preference will establish which way you will scrub. But fist, I cannot emphasize enough, YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE TO WHIP THE BIKE WELL FIRST!!!!!! Once comfortable with wipping, you can carry this concept into scrubbing. Approach the face of the jump on the same side as the way you will whip (if you whip the back of the bike to the left, approach the left side of the jump, and do the same for the right.) As you approach, stand tall and aggressive (pitched towards the front of the bike.) As you approach the crest of the jump, use your legs and arms to roll the bike downward and the back of the bike to the side of your whipping preference. The technique of absorbing the energy of the bike with your body, outlined above, should be simultaneously employed (scrubbing is a convoluted subject!!!) Turning the bars in towards the face is an advanced exercise that should only be practiced when holding them straight is perfected, as it only helps to absorb a little more energy. When perfected, at the top of the jump, it should feel like your bike is washing out, as it would if you were trying to rail through a flat corner with too much aggression. This is where the advantage comes from, if your bike is laid flat, the suspension will unload horizontally, and none of the energy will be transformed into a vertical explosion upward into the sky. Turning the bars into the face only helps you lay the bike more flat, and while helping to minimize energy transformation, is much more difficult to save. Once you leave the face of the jump, your attention will re-focus into saving it. Use your legs to straighten the bike out, and focus on your landing point in an attempt to return to vertical riding position to save your landing and a possible ride in an ambulance (I've been there when trying to show off for a camera, one such instance can be found on my old myspace account www.myspace.com/reynolds188).

On a final note, scrubbing is an incremental procedure, and small steps, on small jumps, should be perfected before becoming more and more aggressive in your approach. Practice it over and over on small hits before going all out and trying to look like bubba, or you will earn a date in the operating room and 6 months in a wheelchair!!!!

How Many Championships does John Force Racing Have?

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17 Total NHRA Funny Car World Championships; 15 By John Force, 1 By Tony Pedregon, and 1 By Robert Hight

Should you buy a BMX or a Jump bike?

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it matters what you are going to use it for

What does drs in formula 1 racing mean?

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DRS (F1) is a Drag Reduction System. It works by opening the rear wing on certain straights to reduce drag on the wing.

Where can one buy a reliable and not so expensive racing helmet?

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Police Departments, hospitals, PTAs/PTOs and other organizations in your area may give them away for free to children at events to promote bike safety. You can call such a group in your area and ask.

You can check prorider.com. ProRider is a manufacturer that sells directly. Helmets may be as low as in the $5 range for organization purchase, quite a bit more for individuals but still relatively inexpensive.

Department stores (starting at $20) are generally cheaper than bike shops (often $30 and up), but bike shops can help with fit and other advice as well as offer a good selection.

Be wary of used helmets. They may have been in a crash, although signs might not be visible. Also, manufacturers recommend replacement after 5 years, though they can last much longer than that.

Where can one purchase a racing chair for XBox 360?

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It is necessary to have a racing steering wheel in order to play some driving and racing video games. Gaming steering wheels are available at varied types of stores including office supply stores such as Home Depot, computer or electronics stores like Fry's Electronics, Best Buy or Meritline, department stores like Sears or Walmart or online at eBay or Amazon.

What is Oscar Pistorius's nick name?

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Oscar Pistorious is a South African Paralympic and Olympic athelete who won several medals at the 2012 Olympic Games, making history as a track and field star with no legs. He is nicknamed "Blade Runner" because he runs on medal blades. He has been viewed as a role model for many young people around the world and his inspirational story has been told over and over again. Pistorious was charged with murder in South Africa in February 2013 for allegedly shooting his girlfriend, a model and actress. As of this writing (February 16, 2013) Pistorious is awaiting trial for the alleged murder. He has not been condemned yet and he is innocent until proven guilty. There are rumors that Pistorious mistook his girlfriend for an intruder and he shot her through a wooden door. There are other rumors that the murder was planned for months. For more information, I recommend Google Searching "Oscar Pistorious Murder Girlfriend".

Where can one buy a second hand racing suit?

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If one wanted to buy a second hand racing suit, one can look at eBay for listings. Forums which feature drag racing or go-kart racing could helpful. Also, Craigslist, Kijiji, and local classified ads could be of some help.