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queenFollowing the success of their innovative online payment system, Surfing Queensland today launched a dynamic and user-friendly website that will transform the way the wider surfing community benefits from the State body and its resources.

The new Surfing Queensland website seamlessly combines the innovative online payment system with a number of cutting edge web based technologies, all integrated into an easy to use and visually stimulating interface. While the site has been designed to be both technologically and creatively dynamic, the core purpose of the site is to deliver important content for the general public, amateur surf enthusiasts and professional surfers.

At www.surfingqueensland.com surfers of all ages and ability levels can access events across the state. Add to that online  membership, information on coaching, judging, surf schools, the latest surf news from around the globe, uber-cool videos, and boardriding clubs in a simple, easy-to-navigate manner…  Details

We’ve all been told eating while driving can be distracting and ultimately hazardous to your health.

Not when you’re a NASCAR driver. In fact, it’s mandatory for some.

Mental preparation is a popular topic of discussion heading into Sunday’s grueling 600-mile Sprint Cup Series race, although physical preparation is equally as important to the drivers who need to maintain hydration and energy levels inside the car during the sport’s longest race of the season.

So how is that possible? How do you fit in balanced nutrition over the course of a potentially five-hour race at high rates of speed?

These athletes use creativity and quick-handed crew members. They reach for coolers of cold beverages, fruit and energy bars to hand off to their drivers during pit stops, giving an entirely new meaning to fast food…  Details

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With three-time defending champion Ryan Villopoto making his move up to the 450 Class, the 250 class championship is wide open in the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. And as the 12-round season kicks off this Saturday, the field is absolutely stacked with promising talent, and picking a favorite is virtually impossible. As the series makes the move to Saturday nationals beginning this weekend, a comprehensive television package, world class talent, and some of the best on-track action on the planet has built a high level of anticipation for what could be the most competitive season in the history of the sport.

Thanks to a trio of wins at the end of the season in 2008 and a newly-earned Monster Energy AMA Supercross Lites Western Regional championship, Rockstar/Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey has been dubbed the favorite by many…  Details

Best Kiteboarding is pleased to announce the addition of 3-time Canadian Champion Sam Medysky to its International Team. Although the word “pleased” doesn’t quite sum it up … “excited, thrilled, over the moon” would be a bit more accurate.

Additionally, Sam also joins the International team of Balance Riders Philosophy, the Best-distributed board of choice for some of the top riders in the world, the perfect synergy of a high-performance rider with high-performance gear.

Eighteen-year-old Sam started riding in 1999 at the age of nine, and has been on the kite scene since practically day one. He first appeared on our radar at the 2004 Velocity Games – a quiet little kid with a lot of promise, winning first place in the freestyle Juniors division…  Details