Street Tuned Blog September Archive

Street Racing Apprehension Resulted to Catastrophe

By Website Introductions at 09/28/08 22:48

Illegal street racing has been a problem of many concerned residents and local government due to the fatality and incident reports related to the said "sport". Most of the time, the apprehension of these street race drivers resulted to shooting and car chases. One similar event is what happened to Buttonwillow, California as an officer of California Highway Patrol allegedly fired indiscriminately to an alleged speeding vehicle wounding a 14-year old girl. For more details read here.

Link: California Highway Patrol Officer Wounds 14-Year-Old Girl in Street Race Shooting Incident

Justice Served: Irresponsible Street Race Driving Outcome

Street race driving is a very dangerous hobby and indulgence by adventurous individuals who seek the thrill of high speed racing and gambling. Dangerous in the sense that most of these races occur at night on public roads which means that accident is not far away from these speeding vehicles. One victim of a reckless driving resulting to his death is Barry Grosse. The criminals responsible for the 65 year old man's death have been incarcinated and face with criminal charges. For a more comprehensive look, read the rest here.

Link: The Canadian Press: Police arrest second driver allegedly involved in Saskatoon street-racing death

F1 in Singapore

The F1 mania will be hitting Singapore hours within arrival of the chequerd flag at the Belgian Grand Prix

These cars are capable of producing 130 decibels at full throttle so home hotel guest lining the 5 km circuit might have problems sleeping.

Being alert is crucial for this race, cause it will be done late into the night. Top drivers will stay into the European time to combat jet-lag by the seven hour time difference.

Link: Formula One Grand Prix In Singapore At Night-Time: Lewis Hamilton Gearing Up For Nocturnal Race | World News | Sky News

Passion for Street Rodding

Street Rodding has been a hobby and passion of some individuals across the nations but what are street rods? Street Rods are materially modified cars, which were reproduced dating back as far as 1949 to increased speed and performance. There are Street Rodding organizations across the state that encourages hobbyists, enthusiasts, and street rod owners to participate and enjoy their common passion, street rodding. One active organization with this mission can be seen here.

Link: Home

The Secrets of Racing

One thing that every racer should know is how to build his engine--or at least how to modify it. You see, racing-material engines are quite rare. They will cost you a fortune, so you might as well engineer your own or modify an existing one.

You think it's that easy? Of course it isn't that easy. There are secrets to make sure your engine's potentials are realized.

We'll tell you them here at RacingSecrets.com

Link: Racing Engine Secrets

Etting the Road on Fire: Techniques for Drag Racing

Legal or illegal, drag racing provides a feeling of thrill and victory achieved from winning against an adversary through a high speed racing on a track. How can one be a winner in this fast phased game of cars and speed? This is what Modern Racer has installed for you.

Providing useful tips in choosing the right car components up to techniques to help an individual jump start his drag racing career, it is the ultimate page for drag racing tips and techniques. More extensive techniques can be read here.

Link: Modern Racer - Driving Tips - Drag Racing Launch Techniques

Drag Racing

Drag Racing is a speed contest between two vehicle in a straight short distances usually a quarter of a mile. Legal drag races uses what they call a Christmas tree (because of its multicolored lights) to know when to start, stop or determine who's the winner.

Try drag racing if you think that fast reaction and superb driving is the best. For tips click the link below.

Link: Musclecarclub.com - Library - Race - Drag Racing Tips