You know, it’s easy for reviewers to turn a game like NASCAR Kart Racing into a whipping boy. I was truly expecting to gleefully run the game through the wringer, ready to slam it for being all sorts of terrible things and ruining the Wii library with its expected cash-in crumminess. The problem: the game isn’t bad. Oh sure, it’s a shameful Mario Kart clone with NASCAR rednecks instead of Nintendo mascots, but for what it’s worth the game isn’t an embarrassment to the Wii line-up. NASCAR Kart Racing is actually, you know, fun. .. More info
FISE, the International Extreme Sport Festival is pleased to announce its 13th edition in 2009, giving you rendezvous from May 20-24 in downtown Montpellier on “Les Rives du Lez” in the South of France.
FISE is the biggest European Pro Freestyle Contest and will once again be host to more than 1,500 professional and amateur athletes from all over the world in skateboard, wakeboard, BMX, slopestyle MTB and inline skating…Â More info
Tourism officials and adventure aficionados have discovered an idyllic windsurfing destination in the northeastern part of Luzon, which is fast emerging as a water sports destination.
A joint team from the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the private sector recently explored Anguib beach, its white beach and crystal clear waters in Sta. Ana town, Cagayan province, and found the area perfect for windsurfing, which is fast gaining popularity in the country, thanks to foreign and local enthusiasts.
“Hands down Anguib beach is a lot better than Bulabog Beach on Boracay island,†said Manny Cabili, president of the Philippine Windsurfing/Kitesurfing Association (PWA)…. More info
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PINE Rivers BMX Club is throwing open its race track on Saturday for a National Come and Try Day.  For three hours riders of all ages are invited to have a go at BMX under the supervision of club coaches at England Park, Leitch’s Rd, Brendale.  Riders, who will be able to… More info