Kyle Busch wasn’t able to run the table at the Auto Club Speedway last weekend, but he delivered a clear message by running third in the Sprint Cup race and winning the Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series races: He’s going to win often in all three of NASCAR’s national series this year, just like he did in 2008.
Busch became the first driver in NASCAR history to win two national events on the same day Saturday. He led 95 of 100 laps in the trucks and won by nine seconds. A few hours later, he led 143 of …Â More info
Arkansas’ intramural activities department prides itself on offering a variety of activities to the student body. From flag football to yoga, the HPER calendar is literally a five-star buffet of student sports.
Outdoor sports are no exception. The newest craze to hit the campus is the kayak polo, a water sport that combines the skill of kayaking with water polo.
“We try to keep the activities as fresh as possible and …Â More info
 you’re interested in pedal power instead of petroleum power, Hobie has a new kayak that should tickle the fancy for anglers and water-lovers.Â
Longtime readers may recall a column last year about the Hobie Mirage series kayak, which has a thru-hull pedaling system with penguin-shaped fins under the kayak. In deep water you can speed along or go slowly, and in shallow water you can lock the fins flush with the hull to glide (or portage, if nessary).
Hobie’s engineers have been working for the past couple of years to improve …Â More info
Three-time World Cup downhill champion Greg Minnaar has confirmed he will be riding in the Mountain Biking UK Eliminator at BikeRadar Live.Â
The South African is no stranger to dual slalom racing and rode to victory at the 2008 Sea Otter Classic festival, Crankworx festival in Whistler and Jeep 48STRAIGHT contest in Utah.
The Santa Cruz Syndicate rider’s ‘big air’ style is inspirational and he always takes the time out to speak to his fans. He has been a firm favourite …Â More info