From behind those trademark shades, Richard Petty has seen just about everything during a half-century in racing.
But even The King has been caught off guard by the severity of the recession that has caused NASCAR to tap its brakes: Automakers are entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, team sponsors are slashing budgets and fans are struggling to scrape up money for travel, tickets and trinkets.
“The economy, it’s hit us between the eyes,” Petty said in an interview with The Associated Press …Â Details
The first day of the Catalunya Costa Brava PWA World Cup saw a relaxed start as light morning winds allowed competitors time to prepare for the week ahead. With a skippers meeting at 1pm and a first possible start at 2pm, the race crew were ready and waiting for the sea breeze to kick in. On cue at around 2pm a light 10-15kt thermal wind switched on, giving the PWA elite their first chance to test the waters. The spectators were treated to an incredible show as the worlds best hit the ocean and went head to head to check their speed.
With the course set for a four-gybe downwind slalom, the red flag went up for the first at 2.50 and the first 8 sailors hit the start line at full speed…Â Details
The Del Mar Sacred Craft Consumer Surfboard Expo (October 10th and 11th 2009) will host thousands of surfers, approximately 150 shapers; include live shaping; live laminating; historic exhibits; tons of swirls, pinlines, and airbrush; surfboard demos; seminars & panel discussions; surf movies; live music, a festival atmosphere and of course the “Tribute to the Masters Shape-off” honoring legend Dick Brewer.
Early Bird booth space registration for the Del Mar Fall 2009 Sacred Craft Expo is open…Â Details