motorsports
An engine-revving exploration of motorsports, including motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATV and more.
What Does a Bigger Sprocket Do on a Dirt Bike?
When it comes to having a dirt bike, maintenance is key. A well maintained bike goes faster, runs more smoothly, and lasts longer. Part of maintaining your dirt bike is learning how to change up your parts when they wear out, or when you’re looking for different performance.
By Claire Peters7 years ago in Wheel
3 Tips to Start in Motocross Sport in 2019
It has been going through your mind for several months, even years and you have finally decided. You want to start your adventure in the sport of motocross, feel the freedom that only lives on a motorcycle of this type.
By Motocross Advice7 years ago in Wheel
10 Things You Didn't Know About Harley-Davidson
Though the company has had its share of ups and downs throughout the years, Harley-Davidson is undoubtedly an American institution, and the oldest continuously functioning motorcycle company in the nation. From its humble beginnings to its ability to weather national disasters and its adaptability in a constantly changing market, the manufacturing giant has more than earned its place in history. Here are ten things you didn't know about Harley-Davidson before today.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Wheel
Eight Journeymen NASCAR Drivers Who Deserve a Shot
A journeyman is defined by the dictionary as a "worker or sports player who is reliable but not outstanding." When it comes to NASCAR, that's not entirely true. Any driver that reaches a top level in Motorsports already has proven an exceptional amount of talent, but it mainly boils down to a race team's funding in judging how well a driver can truly perform. These drivers have shown through their consistency. over performance in sub-par equipment, and glimpses of excellence in one off race deals that they deserve a better shot to compete for wins, and even championships at NASCAR's top three levels.
By Kyle Foster7 years ago in Wheel
Best Diesel Motorcycles That Actually Work
Everyone's been hearing about ethanol blends and gas boosters in racing—but not much about diesel these days. Diesel cars and motorcycles have been falling out of public favor for a while. With motorcycles, though, diesel was a trend that never was.
By Stephen Hamilton8 years ago in Wheel
NASCAR's "Win and You're In" Playoff System Needs to Change
For those who do not follow NASCAR, there has been a "playoffs" system in place since 2004. Since its debut in the 2004 season, it has gone through various different versions. The current iteration, that was put into place for the 2014 season (with a tweak for the 2017 season), mimics a championship system seen in football. Sixteen drivers make the NASCAR playoffs, with a win being an instant pass in. Should sixteen drivers not win a race, then the rest are in on points alone. Once sixteen drivers are in the Playoffs, there is a series of three "rounds" with four races each, with four drivers being knocked out of the Playoffs after each round. The same rules apply: "win, and you're in." After the third round of four races, four drivers advance to the final race of the season, the Ford 400. Whoever of the final four drivers in the Playoffs finishes the highest wins the championship. For the 2017 season, NASCAR added "stages" to all of the races, with all races having three stages (with the exception being the Coca Cola 600, the longest race of the year). These stages award points to the top ten finishers at the end of the stage, ten for first and one for tenth. The first place finisher also receives a "Playoff point." The winner of the race also receives five of these Playoff points. Because all sixteen Playoff drivers' points are reset at the turn of a round, the Playoff points are added onto that reset number, giving a driver more points to start off with.
By Cameron Shirey8 years ago in Wheel
Things to Do When Attending a NASCAR Race
Attending any NASCAR race is a really fun experience. Whether you go to races constantly or it's your first time, don't be surprised when you find yourself enjoying every minute of it. Who doesn't love watching cars race? Just the thrill and rush of the cars driving past the crowd on the track at such a fast speed gets nearly anyone's blood going.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Wheel
Unforgettable NASCAR Crashes. Top Story - September 2017.
At almost 70 years since its inception, fans have just as many memories of unforgettable NASCAR crashes as they do of driver’s individual performances and accomplishments. A crash can haunt a driver for the rest of their career, with some crashes even changing the sport for future NASCAR drivers. These are some of the 8 most unforgettable NASCAR crashes that left an unmistakable mark on the sport.
By Jeremy Razo8 years ago in Wheel
