Other uses refimprove date January 2010 File aircraft.racing.arp.jpg thumb right Air racing Hungarian aerobatics pilot Peter Besenyei at speed in his Extra 300 at an air race in England A sport race is a competition of speed , against an objective criterion, usually a clock or to a specific point. The competitors in a race try to complete a given task in the shortest amount of time . Typically this involves traversing some distance , but it can be any other task involving speed to reach a specific goal. A race may be run continuously from start to finish or may be made of several segments called heats, Race stage stage s or legs. A heat is usually run over the same course at different times. A stage ... place. A chariot racing chariot race is described in Homer s Iliad . Forms of racing See List of forms of racing Running a distance is the most basic form of racing, but races may be conducted in vehicle s, such as boat racing disambiguation boats , Auto racing car s and Air racing aircraft , or with animal s such as Horse racing horses or Dog racing dogs . Other forms of racing are by Bicycle racing cycle , ski racing disambiguation skis , kicksled , Speed skating skates or Wheelchair racing wheelchair . In a relay race members of a team take turns in racing parts of a circuit or performing a certain racing form. A race can also involve any other type of goal like eating . A common race ... racers. Racing can also be done in more humoristic and entertained way like Sausage Race and Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix .Racing can be entertained from around the world. Etymology The word race comes ... Rally or the Athens marathon . See also Wiktionary racing Pace race Sport Gambling Totalisator Pacemaker track Pacemaker Nuclear arms race Space Race Racing game References reflist Racing Category Racing sports br Redadeg ca Cursa sn Mujawo es Carrera competici n gv Rat hal id Balap it Corsa sport he ja no Veddel p pl Wy cig pt Corrida simple Racing sl Dirka sv Racing th ... more details
Ski racing may refer to Ski Racing magazine Alpine ski racing Ski mountaineering Randonn e racing Speed skiing Nordic skiing Nordic ski racing or Cross country skiing cross country ski racing Ski marathon Biathlon ski racing Water Ski Racing Water ski racing Grass skiing Skijoring disambig ... more details
Honda Racing can refer to one of the following Honda Racing Corporation , Honda s motorcycle racing subsidiary Honda Racing F1 , the Formula One four wheel racing team disambiguation ... more details
There are several motor racing teams which have been called Autobarn Racing . HSV Dealer Team Autobarn Racing identity from 2008. Rod Nash Racing Autobarn Racing identity from 2006 07. Walkinshaw Racing Autobarn Racing identity from 2009. disambig Category Australian auto racing teams Category V8 Supercar teams ... more details
Racing Club may refer to Football K.R.C. Genk , Belgium Racing Club de Avellaneda , Argentina RCF Paris , France RC Strasbourg , France Racing Club Ha tien , Haiti Racing Club Portuense , Spain Racing Club Warwick F.C. , England Racing de Ferrol , Spain Racing de Olavarr a , Argentina Racing de Trelew , Argentina Racing de Montevideo , Uruguay Racing FC Union Luxembourg , Luxembourg Racing de Santander , Spain Racing Club Bafoussam , Cameroon Racing de Cuyocuyo , Peru Racing Beirut , Lebanon Rugby Racing M tro 92 , the successor club to the rugby union section of Racing Club de France RC Narbonne , France disambig ca Racing Club desambiguaci da Racing Club de Racing Club es Racing fr Racing club it Racing Club ru sv Racing Club uk ... more details
Racing colors can refer to Any of the list of international auto racing colors Any of the jockey Racing colours worn by jockeys and their horses when racing disambig ... more details
dabconcept Merge to Boat racing date February 2012 Motorboat racing takes several forms Drag boat racing Hydroplane racing Jet sprint boat racing Offshore powerboat racing F1 Powerboat World Championship Disambiguation Category Motorboat racing ja ... more details
GT Racing may refer to Sports car racing , a form of circuit auto racing with automobiles that have two seats and enclosed wheels. GT Racing video game GT Racing , a video game disambig ... more details
The Racing Strain may refer to The Racing Strain 1918 film The Racing Strain 1918 film , an American film directed by Emmett J. Flynn The Racing Strain 1932 film The Racing Strain 1932 film , an American film directed by Jerome Storm disambig ... more details
Racing suit may refer to Competitive swimwear Safety in NASCAR Racing Suit NASCAR racing suit Nomex Nomex suit Motorcycle leathers Tracksuit disambig ... more details
wiktionary racingRacing is a competition of speed. Racing may also refer to Racing album Racing album , a 2004 heavy metal album. Racing de Santander , a Spanish Primera Divisi n football club. Racing de Ferrol Racing Club de Ferrol , a Spanish Second Division football club. Racing Club de Avellaneda Racing Club , an Argentinean First Division football club based in Avellaneda , Buenos Aires. Racing Club de Montevideo , an Uruguayan First Division football club. K.R.C. Genk Koninklijke Racing Club Genk , a Belgian First Division football club. RC Lens Racing Club de Lens , a French First Division football club based in Lens, Pas de Calais Lens . RC Strasbourg Racing Club de Strasbourg , a French Second Division football club based in Strasbourg . RCF Paris Racing Club de France , a former First Division French football club based in Paris now playing in lower divisions. Racing M tro 92 , a French rugby union club based in the Paris region formerly the rugby section of Racing Club de France. Paris Basket Racing , a former French basketball club based in Paris and the former basketball section of Racing Club de France. Racing Club Warwick F.C. , an English football club based in Warwick . Racing FC Union Luxembourg Racing Football Club Union Luxembourg , a Luxembourgian First Division football club based in Luxembourg City . Racing Club Ha tien , a Haitian First Division football club based in Port au Prince . Cartoon Network Racing , a PlayStation 2 video game. See also Camel racing Horse racing Race disambiguation disambig pt Racing desambigua o ru sl Dirka razlo itev ... more details
Merge from Motorboat racing date February 2012 Boat racing is the racing of boat s on water . The racing of boats powered by oars is recorded as having occurred in ancient Egypt , ref Ev en Strouhal, Life of the ancient Egyptians 1992 , p. 46. ref and it is likely that people have engaged in races involving watercraft for as long as such vehicles have existed. Types There are as many types of boat racing as there are boats. Canoe racing , competitive forms of canoeing and kayaking Drag boat racing , a form of drag racing which takes place on water rather than land Dragon boat Dragon boat racing , a type of human powered watercraft racing Hydroplane racing , a sport involving racing hydroplanes on lakes and rivers Circuit boat racing , a race between up to 15 boats going for a win. Jet sprint boat racing Kayak racing Ky tei , parimutuel boat racing in Japan , referred to as BOAT RACE Match race , a race between two competitors, going head to head Offshore powerboat racing , racing by large, specially designed ocean going powerboats Outrigger canoe racing Rowing sport , a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean Team racing , also known as teams racing, is a popular form of yacht racing Yacht racing , the sport of competitive yachting Notable boat races The Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge Universities The Welsh Boat Race between Cardiff and Swansea Universities The Northumbrian Water University Boat Race between the University of Durham and the University of Newcastle The Harvard Yale Regatta , also known as The Race Vallam Kali Snake Boat Race , the traditional boat race in Kerala, India Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race in Alleppy, Kerala, India 24 Heures Motonautiques de Rouen. a 24 hour circuit boat race in Rouen, France References reflist External links wiktionary boat race Category Boat racing de Motorbootsport zh ... more details
Image Lydden05.jpg thumb Classic Racing action Definition The term Classic Racing in the United Kingdom is generally accepted as racing as defined under the rules and or auspices of the Classic Racing Motorcycle Club CRMC http www.crmc.co.uk . This was established in 1981 and mostly caters for solos and sidecars manufactured in the period 1945 1972. Motorcycles from an earlier era, including a Pre 1935 class, are raced by the Vintage Motor Cycle Club VMCC http vmcc racing.pchweb.co.uk . The VMCC race classes are mostly for Pre 1963 bikes. Manx Grand Prix The Manx Grand Prix , held on the Isle of Man , is considered by Classic racers worldwide as the ultimate classic racing event. This involves three or more laps around the famous 37 math 3 4 math mile long Mountain circuit. The Manx GP is traditionally held at the end of August. Classic Racing worldwide The International Historic Racing Organisation has been running for over 20 years and organises high level competition for classic racing motorcycles around Europe In the USA Classic Racing is organised by the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association AHRMA http www.ahrma.org who organise Classic Racing events for all types of Classic bikes. Classic Racing Australia http www.postclassicracing.com is a non profit organisation, formed in August 2000, which was designed to keep Classic Motorcycle Racing alive and well in Australia. External links http www.ihro.org.uk International Historic Racing Organisation http www.crmc.co.uk Classic Racing Motorcycle Club http vmcc racing.pchweb.co.uk Vintage Motor Cycle Club http www.iomguide.com races mgp manx grand prix.php Manx GP http www.ahrma.org AHRMA http www.postclassicracing.com Classic Racing Australia http www.leagourlayracing.com CRMC Rider of the Year s website http www.t20suzuki.com Classic Suzuki two stroke Racing site http www.teamobsolete.com Team Obsolete Category Motorcycle racing by type Motorcycle racing stub ... more details
Infobox VG title image developer Yuke s publisher Yuke s distributor designer engine version released TBA genre Racing video game Racing modes Single player , Multi player ratings designer platforms Wii WiiWare media requirements input Wii Remote BPM Racing is a WiiWare title developed and produced by Yuke s . BPM Racing will incorporate racing and rhythm action into one game. By keeping in time players will be able to increase their speed, handling, and gain score multipliers. Players will also be able to add their own sound effects and samples to the soundtrack. citation needed date May 2009 References reflist Category Racing video games Category Upcoming video games Category Wii games Category Wii only games Category WiiWare games racing videogame stub music videogame stub ... more details
Orphan date February 2009 Evening racing is horse racing that is held at night in the United Kingdom . Hamilton Park Racecourse staged the first evening race meeting in 1947. Nowadays, Wolverhampton Racecourse holds the most evening meetings, with nearly 50 a year. Category Horse racing in the United Kingdom ... more details
No Fear Racing was a part time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team racing the 60 SoBe SoBe No Fear Energy Drink Ford Fusion North American Ford Fusion driven by Boris Said . It is owned by Frank Stoddard and Mark Simo , owner of the No Fear brand. The team debuted at the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series 2006 Dodge Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway . The next week, Said won the pole for the Pepsi 400 and finished fourth. Simo Racing s cars are prepared by Roush Fenway Racing . Heading into the 2009 season, No fear formed a partnership called Carter Simo Racing with John Carter Racing to share owner points and resources during the season. The team would run Carter s 08 during the year and Terry Labonte would drive Toyotas for Carter while Boris Said would drive Fords for No Fear. Prior to the 2011 season, Frank Stoddard would purchase the remaining equipment to form FAS Lane Racing ref http www.nascar.com news 110207 frank stoddard fas lane racing index.html?eref news headlines cup ref References Reflist External links http www.sobenofear.com crew bsaid default.asp No Fear Racing Official Site http www.jayski.com teams 60.htm Jayski team profile Category American auto racing teams Category Defunct NASCAR teams de No Fear Racing NASCAR stub ... more details
Motor racing team logo pixels founded ?? country ITA principal flagicon ITA ?? current series former series World Series by Renault World Series by Renault Nissan Lights driver titles 2004 World Series Lights season small Milo Pavlovi racing driver Pavlovi small team titles 2001 Open Telefonica by Nissan season br 2004 World Series Lights season folded Vergani Racing is an auto racing team based in Italy . History Single seaters Empty section date January 2011 References Reflist External links No Official Website Category Italian auto racing teams Category World Series by Renault teams autoracing stub fi Vergani Racing ... more details
unref date April 2012 Image WinTech logo.jpg thumb 200px WinTech Racing Logo WinTech Racing is a racing shell manufacturer based in Norwalk, Connecticut , USA. The company offers a complete line of products for the Rowing sport rowing community. The company s boat designs come from Klaus Filter , a shell designer and naval architect who was the former chairman of the F d ration Internationale des Soci t s d Aviron International Rowing Federation s Materials Commission. He was also the Director of Research and Development for East German rowing for the thirty years prior to reunification. Klaus is currently a Production Consultant for WinTech Racing. WinTech Racing partnered with The Flying Eagle Boat Company of Hangzhou , China and Drew Harrison Racing Shells in 2004 to create one of the largest boat manufactures in the world. Flying Eagle has nearly 200 workers who produced well over 2,000 racing shells per year within their convert 500000 sqft m2 adj on state of the art manufacturing facility. cn date April 2012 WinTech Racing is a worldwide company with offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Products offered Racing shells, recreational shells, adaptive rowing shells, wakeless launches, and oars. External links http www.wintechracing.com WinTech Racing North America Category Rowing equipment manufacturers manufacturing company stub rowing stub ... more details
Motor racing team logo pixels founded 1994 country flagicon Sweden Sweden principal Dick J nsson Wigroth current series STCC former series ETC Cup , Swedish Formula Ford, Volvo S60 Challenge driver titles 5 STCC 1998, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010 team titles 2 STCC 2005, 2008 folded Unreferenced date February 2010 File Richard G ransson BMW 320si STCC 2010.jpg thumb left Richard G ransson s WestCoast Racing run BMW 3 Series E90 BMW 320si . WestCoast Racing is a Swedish motor racing team, which was founded in 1994 by Dick J nsson Wigroth. The team which is based in Halmstad on the Swedish west coast hence the name is one of Sweden s most successful racing team. WestCoast Racing has since the mid 90s had a strong partnership with BMW and the swedish dealers and the team is also known as the BMW Dealer Team . The team has mainly competed in the STCC , but also in the ETC Cup , FIA Sportscar Championship, Formula Ford and Volvo S60 Challenge. References References External links http www.westcoastracing.se WestCoast Racing WestCoast Racing homepage Category Swedish auto racing teams sv WestCoast Racing ... more details
Perth Racing previously known as The Western Australian Turf Club often seen as WATC is a Western Australian horse racing organisation. It manages two racecourses in Perth, Western Australia Perth , Ascot Racecourse, Western Australia Ascot racecourse and Belmont Park, Western Australia Belmont Park . Some aspects of the clubs functions were taken over by Racing and Wagering Western Australia when it was created in 2003. Publishing The Western Australian racing calendar. Perth, W.A Western Australian Turf Club, 1890 1985. Racing calendar. Perth, W.A Western Australian Turf Club, 1985 1999. Racing Western Australia. Belmont, W.A. Western Australian Turf Club, 1999 2005. Histories Cusack, S. F. 1936 Horse racing in Western Australia , 1833 1900. Journal and proceedings Western Australian Historical Society Vol. 2, pt. 19 1936 , p. 47 58 Brief history of the club to 1912 . Cyclopedia of Western Australia edited by J.S. Battye , Vol.2, p. 385 386. W.A. Turf Club centenary, 1852 1952. Perth, W.A Periodicals Division, West Australian Newspapers. Tomlinson, Jenny. 1990 Born winners, born losers a history of thoroughbred breeding and racing in Western Australia since 1833 Perth, W.A Reeve Books. ISBN 0864450850 External links http www.perthracing.com.au Category Horse racing in Australia Category Organisations based in Western Australia Category Horse racing organisations in Australia Category Article Feedback 5 ... more details
The Racing Post is a United Kingdom British daily horse racing , greyhound racing and sports betting newspaper , appearing in print form and online. From 30 May 2011 3 July 2011 it had a circulation of 56,507. ref http www.abc.org.uk Products Services Product Page ?tid 1253 ref History It was founded in April 1986 by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum as a rival to the Sporting Life newspaper Sporting Life . In 1998 Trinity Mirror , owners of the rival paper, purchased the licence to use the Racing Post trademark for a pound from Sheikh Mohammed and closed the Sporting Life. In October 2007 Trinity Mirror sold the Racing Post licence for 170m to FL Partners, an Irish private equity firm, who were advised on the venture by former Racing Post editor Alan Byrne. ref http www.telegraph.co.uk finance markets 2816801 Racing Post sold to Irish investors for 170m.html Racing Post sold to Irish ... 2008 ref . The Irish Racing Post was launched in February 2010 and is edited from Dublin. Format The Racing ... such as news, cards, results, Racing Post TV and some tipping information are free to access. Some specialist information including Racing Post Ratings, Topspeed, Spotlights and news archive is behind ... also covers greyhounds, sport and poker. Sponsorship Each year, the Racing Post Chase , a Grade 3 National Hunt racing National Hunt horse race , is held at Kempton Park Racecourse Kempton Park in late February and the Racing Post Trophy , a Group 1 Flat racing flat horse race for 2 year olds ... run under the Racing Post brand. See also Daily Racing Form Horseracing in the United Kingdom References Reflist External links http www.racingpost.com Racing Post http www.racingpostpix.co.uk Racing Post Picture Site http www.soccerbase.com Soccerbase italic title Category Sports newspapers published in the United Kingdom Category Horse racing in Great Britain Category Horse racing media UK newspaper stub de Racing Post ko ja ... more details
Unreferenced date February 2007 Image Bozian Racing.jpg thumb Bozian Racing and Daniel Carlsson rally driver Daniel Carlsson s Peugeot 206 WRC at the 2005 Cyprus Rally . Bozian Racing is a French auto racing team founded in 1969 by Arthur Bozian. Although it also run in circuits, the rally represents the principal activity of the team. It was related to Renault for a long time. In 2002, Bozian Racing became the satellite team of Peugeot Sport , while engagant in particular, on several rallies of the WRC, running names such as Gilles Panizzi , Harri Rovanper and C dric Robert . In 2006 Bozian Racing took, to some extent, the relay of Peugeot Sport, which was withdrawn from the WRC at the end of the season 2005, by engaging two Peugeot 307 WRC s in the Manufacturer 2 championship, running with the Austrian Manfred Stohl and the Norwegian Henning Solberg under the name of OMV Peugeot Norway . Category French auto racing teams Category World Rally Championship teams Rally stub fr Bozian Racing ... more details
A racing secretary is an employment occupation in American horseracing . The secretary is typically Licensure licensed by the government and is responsible for the custody and safekeeping of horse papers and ownership documents, forming races, compiling a list of entries, keeping a complete record of all races, publishing and printing an accurate Daily Racing Form race program , writing the condition book, providing records for the media, and communicating with the racing commission and or other government oversight agencies. ref http licenseinfo.oregon.gov index.cfm?fuseaction license seng&link item id 14431 State of Oregon Licenses, Permits, and Registrations Racing Secretary ref ref Downs Hires Racing Secretary, Erie Times News, 22 March 2008, p. 8B ref The secretary may also serve as the handicapping handicapper . ref http www.occupationalinfo.org 15 153167018.html Dictionary of Occupational Titles Racing Secretary and Handicapper ref References Reflist Category Horse racing in the United States Horseracing stub ... more details
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