Monday, March 9, 2009

Arena Racing

I posted some images from the lawn mower races quite a few months back.
Arena racing is a similar sport from the standpoint that just about anyone who wants to participate can afford to do so. Many of the cars are owned by the people driving them.

These cars run around 60 MPH during a race. The track is designed to fit in the space a hockey rink would set. So even though the cars are small there is just enough space to run them two abrest.

Because of the small track space and speed of the cars spinouts and smash ups are a regular part of these events. It is the only racing I have been to where when a car gets fliped over on it's roof two or three track guys come out, check the driver out, and flip the car back on it's wheels so it can be on it's way. (here's a good example http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpgVck6QpvM )

If for some reason a body part like a fender, hood or trunk lid become loose they are re-attached with liberal quanities of duct tape.

Pre race check out.


up on 2 wheels.

Spin in turn 4
This young lady just won her first race. Iwas rooting for her.


Heated words between a drive and race offical.

If you want to find out more http://www.arenaracingusa.com/
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