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Life Rolls On -Â They Will Surf Again-La Jolla
Paralyzed Surfers Charge Waves at Life Rolls On Foundation’s They Will Surf Again-La Jolla
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 10 September, 2009 : – – Life Rolls On Foundation will present its West Coast season finale of They Will Surf Again at La Jolla Shores Playa del Oro on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. They Will Surf Again (TWSA) is an award-winning, quality of life program produced by Life Rolls On Foundation (LRO), which empowers quadriplegics and paraplegics with the opportunity to surf by using adaptive equipment. More than 150 volunteers will support nearly 50 adaptive surfers at this event, where they will they push the bounds of possibility despite paralysis.Â
Six-year-old Ian McFarland, paralyzed after a car accident in 2008, which claimed the lives of his parents, will be among the surfers charging waves at They Will Surf Again. McFarland, whose father taught him how to surf, will be cheered on by friends and family as he realizes … Details
CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq – Crowds cheered and X-Games sports stars bounced off of ramps and concrete T-walls as Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers hosted “Bikes Over Baghdad” at Camp Liberty, Sept. 9.
For more than an hour, seven of the world’s best bike and skateboard athletes thrilled Soldiers with tricks on ramps, made with the help of Soldiers from Division Special Troops Battalion…Â Details
The latest issue of Sports Car Magazine (SCCA’s magazine) had an article where they tested all the top street tires for autocross. Thought I’d share the article highlights for those looking at STX tires (or maybe just a more durable, cheaper substitute for R-comps).
All tires were tested on a STX spec 2005 Mazda RX-8 running 265/35/18 tires on 18X9 wheels. Curbweight of the RX-8 was 2800 lbs. (driver not included).
Another important note was that all tires were shaved to 3/32″ tread depth to mimic a top national driver’s setup.
Track conditions were all sunny and dry. Ambient temperature at 75 with a track temp of 105.
Breakdown of the Tires:Â Â Details