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Welcome to the wonderful world of autocross. I hope you enjoy this video in tribute to all the people that contribute to this wonderful sport. To catch more autocross action and to see all the other cool events that are held by the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) head on over to [scca.com] and to see the next upcoming autocross event head on over to [azsolo.com]. Hope to see you at the next race! Enjoy.
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Autocross: Honda Odyssey Vs Dodge Charger Daytona
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Sports Car Revolution tests a Honda Odyssey Mini Van against a Dodge Charger Daytona in Topeka.
This video is from May 19th, 2001. I was participating in an autocross at the Miami Metro Zoo, which I believe was being sponsored by the Equipe Rapide sports car club. The car is a 1980 Camaro Z28, driven by me, which has since been sold. I sometimes really miss that car, but at the same time, happy its gone.
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Sammy Valafar’s #77 Spec Miata 2008 SCCA Runoffs Part 2 of 4
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In Car Video From Sammy Valafar #77 Spec Miata At The 2008 SCCA RUNOFFS At Heartland Park Topeka (HPT)Part 2 Of 4
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Tips for Buying Motocross Helmets, Pants and Apparel
0 Comments | Posted by Seth Bullock in motorcycles
The sport of motocross is one filled with challenges and dangers. This is the sport where you take your bike and jump the mounds or hills of dirt, you wind up going several feet up in the air, you also have landings that ore fairly rough at times, and the many crashes that occur. But you can accessories and gear that enables this sport to be done safer and with more comfort. Below is some of the motocross gear you will need to protect you head to toe…
What to look for in a helmet.
Most likely the one piece of gear that is the important is the motocross helmet. Your head will be protected from the collisions or crashes you will have alone of with the many bikes in the race, so this needs to be very durable and have good strength, and be able to be worn with comfort at the same time. These helmets are usually constructed of Kevlar, fiberglass, carbon, or composite type material. The specific purpose for the helmet is the absorption of a crash impact so the rider is not hurt as bad, whether the crash happens between two riders or just with the ground itself. This can even prevent a head injury. The helmet should also have vents. This helps keep the biker’s head cool by allowing air to flow through. The liners should be able to be removed so it can be cleaned easily.
What kind of goggles to get.
The right pair of goggles should be worn along with your helmet to not only protect your face but your eyes too, if the possible crash happens. For a clear view of thing get the non tinted lenses. You can find some of the lenses that do change in bright light to dim lighting though. Being resistant to shattering is a very important feature to ensure the safety of your eyes. Your face should have good cushioning too on the goggles. The goggles need to have a strap long enough to go around the helmet, and made so that it securely holds the goggles firmly in place. Today you can also get the goggles that have the peel off plastic coverings that you can take off if they get dirty to uncover and new one. This way your goggles can look fresh.
What the jersey is like.
Well, you have to have a comfy jersey to wear too. You also want it to be very easy to move in. It also needs to be lightweight and be made from mesh material for ventilation.
Motocross Gloves
Gloves have to be used for a good grip on the dirt bike, but your fingers should also be able to move with ease. The gloves need also to be comfortable and lightweight. Most of these gloves come with vents, patches of various materials, and fingertips made from silicon.
How are the pants suppose to be?
Motocross pants should be lightweight, soft, comfortable, flexible, durable and most of all have the ability not to restrict your movements. A lot of the pants basically are made of spandex with the addition of patches of rubber for added protection.
The Boots that are For Motocross
Make sure that the motocross boots that you buy will stand up to the punishment that they will go through. They are for protection after all. The boots should also be flexible for comfort, and have soles that are shock absorbing. You will need to make sure they are resistant to getting abrasions too.
In the summer months the parks and lakes can be filled with families and friends. We love the summer so much that we plan a year in advance for all the family gatherings and outings.
Dehydration is a big hazard in the summer months. We need to drink extra water to keep our bodies hydrated in the heat. We use more of our water supply and it is important to compensate.
When we are involved in many activities outside in the summer we sweat more and we need more water to regulate our body temperature. Therefore we need to keep our bodies well hydrated through out the day.
Heat exhaustion is a major concern in the hot summer days. We need to especially watch over the elderly. The elderly often times have a medical condition or take medications that effect body temperatures.
You can be so involved in summer activity that you do not notice the signs of heat exhaustion until it is too late. We could collapse without even noticing we had become overheated.
Sunburns are a hazard in the summer months as well. Who has not had one? They can be very painful and uncomfortable. Studies show that one in every 5 people will have skin cancer in their lifetime.
These factors make it very important to use a good sunscreen and reapply through out the day, especially if swimming or sweating a lot. Wear protective clothing as needed. A hat to shade the face and cover ups to go over swim wear when not swimming.
Last, but not least we love the water in the summer. It is cool and refreshing. Be sure to use good water safety. It is never a good idea to swim alone. Always use a floatation device if you are not a good swimmer or will be on watercraft.
Summer is coming and we all love the summer months. We tend to plan family gatherings and outings during the hot summer months. Many more hours are spent outdoors then any other month.
Dehydration is a big hazard in the summer months. We need to drink extra water to keep our bodies hydrated in the heat. We use more of our water supply and it is important to compensate.
If we are doing outside activities such as family volley ball games, mowing the lawn and even swimming we can easily become dehydrated before our bodies even show a sign. This is why it is important to keep hydrated.
Another safety hazard in the summer is heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion is even known to claim some lives in the summer months. When it is possible during the hottest parts of the days we should keep our activities to a minimum.
Heat exhaustion can happen before your body has time to give you the warning signals in the hot summer days. Many people are so busy with activity that the subtle warning signs are ignored.
Skin cancer is one of the most deadliest hazards of summer sun. One in 5 adults will have skin cancer in their life. Sunburns can be severe as well. Almost everyone has had a sunburn in their lifetime.
We need to take measure to protect our skin from the sun. Be sure to wear a sunscreen through out the day, reapplying as needed. It is also a good idea to protect the face with a hat and wear a cover up when not swimming.
This all brings us to water safety. Water safety is very important in the summer, we love the cool refreshing break water activity gives us. We should always use the buddy system when swimming, avoid swimming alone. And use life jackets on watercrafts.
