The FIA completed its second round of visits to the US F1 team’s Charlotte headquarters on Wednesday, and the governing body’s representative pronounced himself pleased with US F1’s progress.
“I personally visited the US F1 Team in August as well as this week, and I am impressed with the progress made by the organization since the Concorde Agreement was signed in late July,†said Nick Craw, FIA’s deputy president for sport. “It has all come together very … Details
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Free introductory Kitesurfing, Windsurfing and Wake Boarding lessons will be available to the public at the European Speedsailing Championships which will take place in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford from the 17 to 23 of October.
According to windsurfer and event organiser Martin Waldron the opportunity to try out the sport is not to be missed, “We are really hoping that the public come out and try some of the activities on offer, our coastline is perfect for water sports so we may even be introducing a future Champion to the sport!â€.. Details
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Q. Ken, we’re hearing about a lot of activity in Charlotte these days. What is going on at US F1?
Ken Anderson: It has been quite a ride since we started the team last year, and has become far more intense since the signing of the Concorde Agreement. Our world headquarters is now complete and fully functional, and the 2010 racecar is in the construction phase.
Q. So the car is finally being built? Isn’t it a little late to … Details
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Surfing has never been so near the Summer Olympic Games.
Brazil has been chosen to held the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the landmark capital of a country of surfers.
Our sport has made a long and difficult journey towards the Olympic recognition. Sometimes we’ve been closer, sometimes we’ve been beaten by other emerging sports.
BMX, snowboarding and beach volleyball have made it to the Games…Â Details
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