Archive for the ‘Racing’ Category

Slow Motion Racing

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008


Very interesting footage of drag racing cars, motorcycles, etc. filmed at 1000 frames per second with the “Mega Mo” camera.

Another Insane Race Crash

Thursday, February 28th, 2008


On May 3, 1998, Tetsuya Ota, a Japanese racing start was involved in this crash. He did survive, but had very severe burns. He later sued the race organizers and won due to the lack of response following the crash.

How Fast is a Formula 1 Race Car

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007


Have you ever wondered how fast a Formula 1 race car can go?  In this video an F-1 races against Porsche and Peugeot… giving them an over 1 minute head start, of course.  :)

Dumbest F1 Moment

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007


Watch as this F1 race car driver takes off a little too early after stoping in the pit stop area during the French Grand Prix on July 1, 2007.

Top Ten Bird Moments in Sports

Thursday, April 19th, 2007


A montage of various moments in sports where birds have unfortunately been involved.  Birds involved in baseball, getting hit by race cars, smashed by tennis rackets, tackled by football players and more.

Formula 1 Racing Crash

Tuesday, April 10th, 2007

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Check out this insane Formula 1 racing crash footage at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.� Tire change anyone?

Worst Drag Race Accident

Friday, March 9th, 2007


On Friday the 13th, May 1994 funny car racer Jerry Caminito reaches 280 miles per hour and has a massive crash…and survives!  Interesting thing is he doesn’t remember any of the events on that day.  Probably a good thing…

Bring Your Own Big Wheel Easter Race

Friday, March 2nd, 2007


Footage from the annual BYOBW (Bring Your Own Big Wheel) event in San Francisco. Every Easter Sunday people meet at the top of San Francisco’s Lombard street to race Big Wheels. I guess I’ll file this under…. racing?

Race Car Loses Wheel, Wheel Finds Perfect Home

Monday, January 15th, 2007

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Ok, this is a funny racing video.  At the V8 SuperCar race in Canberra, Australia, a race car loses one of its wheels and rolls down the track.  Initially the commentators are concerned, but when the wheel finds a good home their concerns turn into laughter.  :D

Race Between an F1, Bike and a Boat

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007


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Here’s a cool racing video featuring a Honda Formula 1 race car, Honda race bike and a Honda race boat as shown on Fifth Gear.  Who wins?  Honda, of course!