Following an impressive competition debut by the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid at the recent Nurburgring 24-hour race, where the car led the overall classification for more than eight hours (and ran for more than 22) before a combustion engine issue forced the car to retire, the revolutionary hybrid racer will make additional race appearances later this year in the U.S. and Asia, the company confirmed Wednesday.
“After the 911 GT3 R Hybrid’s fantastic performance at the Nurburgring 24 Hours, we are now eager to gain more experience with the hybrid technology on a variety of racetracks … Details
Four hours from the nearest surf, 4,000 feet above sea level and four decades removed from the days when he was known as Mr. Pipeline for deep and daring tube rides at one of the world’s most treacherous wave spots, Gerry Lopez shouldered a board beneath ponderosa pines on his way to the banks of the Deschutes River.
He might have made his name and reputation along Oahu’s North Shore — and in Hollywood, where he appeared in cult films, including “Conan the Barbarian” with Arnold Schwarzenegger — but Lopez has made another life here in the Cascades the past 15 years …Â Details
BMX is a far more organised sport than its more impromptu ‘stunts and tricks’ based cousin, freestyle BMX. It also has formal guidelines on aspects such as appropriate clothing and protective gear. For those looking to get into racing BMX however this does not however necessarily imply a high financial outlay.
Racing BMX involves riders competing against each other for speed over formally designated short distance race tracks. All race meetings are carried out under the authority of  … Details