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   Rafael Nadal is a Spanish professional tennis player, ranked number 3 in the world. Nadal was first ranked number 2 for a record of 160 weeks. After that, he moved to 1st place from August 18, 2008 through July 15, 2009. He became the first player to hold Grand Slam titles on clay, grass and hard court in 2009. Because of his success on clay courts he has earned the nickname “King o...

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   The Daytona International Speedway is home to the Daytona 500 wich kicks off the Nascar Sprint Series annually. This track supports more than just Nascar races, it also holds races for the Rolex Sports Car Series, the American Motorcyclist Association and thr World Karting Association. This speedway is a place that is known as a top-line race track, a place where everyone in motorspor...

One of the inventions of our time is remote controlled vehicles which  are a product of the advancement in technology. It is no doubt that  vehicles have made life better for man and ways to improve them to  become more efficient are encouraged. Remote controlled vehicles are  mobile devices that use radio control, infrared controller or a cable  that connects the vehicle ...

Everyone needs a hobby, right?  Some people collect comic books, others collect sports cards.  Some people collect dolls, others might collect little trinkets that only sit on a shelf, collecting dust and are only good for looking at.  For the last few decades, since the mid 1960’s actually, another hobby has been adopted by vehicle and toy enthusiasts alike.  That hobby deals ...

Skimboarding is a boardsport in whcih a skimboard is used to ride on an income wave. The earlist known record of skimboarding goes back to 1920 in Laguna Beach,California.  There are photographs from that time peroid of Laguna Beach, California.  There are photographs from that time period of Laguna Beach lifeguard skimming along the sand on large plywood boards.   These boards...

 Remote Control Airplanes are fun to fly, but you need to know what to choose to fix you plans.  They essentially two engine options – electric and fuel-based.  Fuel-based engines operate on various types of gas, but most commonly nitro fuels.  However, airplanes using fuel-based power still require electricity to operate their radio systems (receiver, servos, transmitter, ect....

Remote Control Vehicles are heck of a lot of fun!   You have Remote Control Airplanes, Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Helicopters, Buggies that are gas or electric operated.  Gas engines are typically fast right out of the box, while many electric might need an upgraded motor or be built from propriety parts .   A gas engine might have starting issues while and electric o...

Windsurfing is a surface water sport using a windsurfboard usually two to four meters long and powered by the effect of the wind on a sail. The rig is connected to the board by a free-rotating universal joint and comprises a mast, wishbone boom and sail.  The sail area ranges depending on the conditions, the skill of the sailer and the type of windsurfing being undertaken.   Winds...

Sailing is both a fun recreation and serious sport. Regardless of the many differences in size and type, all sailboats work the same way to harness the wind for propulsion. Learn how sailboats work, common types of sailboats, and where people go to sail.   The US Coast Guard Auxiliary conducts a number of boating courses at many locations around the country, including a comprehensive Sailin...