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Friday, 6 June 2014

Auto Racing: A Fun Pastime

Auto Racing: A Fun Pastime






Have you ever picked up a favorite pastime or activity that you knew you were born for? Just as there are many people who feel that they were born to greatness, so too are there many people who contend that they were born to be famous in the auto racing industry. When one thinks of the many famous people within the auto racing circle, such as Jeff Gordon, one can easily see how the personalities of the drivers in NASCAR and other auto racing circles do correspond to the activity that they are performing in. If you have ever considered auto racing, though, chances are that your mind just glossed over the thought of it. In fact, many people don't even know how to get started with auto racing, even though it can be one of the most fun sports and pastimes ever. Here are some reasons to get involved right now with auto racing:


Free As a Bird



Many people choose to get involved with auto racing for a lot of reasons, but the number one reason that many people cite when they are asked about why they got started with it in the first place is because they are able to be as free as a bird! In other words, when they are in the car that they perform their auto racing in they are able to control everything from the speed that they're going to the place that they finish in. People who auto race for enjoyment on the weekend love the rush that they feel when they've completed a course and they also love the attention they receive whenever they've finished in First Place!


Home Away from Home


Another reason that many people cite when asked about auto racing is the fact that they are able to hang with some of the most fun people on the planet. Friends are able to meet friends in auto racing circles, and there are always plenty of opportunities to meet new people. In addition, many people feel that the people they meet in their auto racing circles can be their home away from home, and use the auto racing hobby as a way to leave all their worries behind and focus on the one thing that they're good at!

The Chance to Speed


At least in the United States, going over a certain legal speed limit is illegal. One reason that auto racing is so popular is because of the fact that one is able to go well over the speed limit legally and not get into trouble. Even though street racing is illegal in many places and should not be done by any means, the normal auto racing that takes place on racetracks is an easy excuse to speed past the other drivers, taking one well over 100 and 150 miles per hour!

All in all, auto racing is literally the chance of a lifetime for many people to branch out into their favorite pastime and meet new friends. It is very true that the popular hobby of auto racing definitely has increased in recent years, and chances are that it won't slow down anytime soon!


Tatts Finke Desert Race 7 - 9 June 2014 - Alice Springs


Northern Territory Air Services Aircraft Charter.

Important Dates

  • Finke Family Night

    Thu 5 Jun : Lasseters : 6pm
  • Scrutineering

    Fri 6 Jun : Blatherskite Park
    Bikes 3-9pm : Cars 5-9pm
  • Prologue

    Sat 7 Jun : Start/Finish Line
    Start : Cars 8.30am : Bikes 12.30pm
  • Race Day 1

    Sun 8 Jun : Alice > Finke
    Start : Cars 7.30am : Bikes 12:00pm
  • Race Day 2

    Mon 9 June : Finke > Alice
    Start : Cars 7.30am : Bikes 12:00pm
  • Presentation

    Mon 9 Jun : Convention Centre
    8-12pm

Race Maps and Diagrams Links

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