NASCAR Kart Racing is a pretty obvious attempt to cash in on the success of Mario Kart Wii, though it does add some interesting ideas to the mix. The game pits several teams of two racers against one another, with each team vying to place as high as they can. While the actual racing is pretty basic and arcade-like in style, you also get several items that either help you, or knock your opponents aside. What really makes things different is the team racing aspect…. Details
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Motorcycle – American Honda signs first female ever to its 2009 Honda Red Bull Racing Factory Team
American Honda recently announced that 2008 WMA Women’s Motocross Champion Ashley Fiolek has joined the Honda Red Bull Racing factory team. Fiolek’s signing with Honda Red Bull Racing marks an historic milestone for the industry as the 18-year-old champion is the first female athlete in history to be signed with Honda’s factory team…. Details
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NASCAR weekend has wrapped up as Kyle Busch came from the rear to take the checkered flag in his home town.
And he isn’t the only one celebrating in victory lane – Las Vegas is a winner as well. News 3’s Anita Roman reports that hundreds of thousands of NASCAR fans showed up for all the action at the race track and helped boost the local economy in a big way…Â Details
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Swedish supercar maker Koenigsegg used its press conference at the Geneva Motor Show to reveal a concept car it calls Quant. The futuristic four-seater sports car is a pure electric
vehicle, powered by advanced rapid-charge-capable batteries and two electric motors.
The car has some impressive performance numbers, including a zero to 62 mph time of just 5.1 seconds and a top speed of 172 mph. Output is rated a 512 horsepower, while torque is an impressive 527 pound-feet, available from 1 rpm…Â Details