One of the best ways to experience the thrill of motorsport is at the now-legendary Live Action Arena, which features a raft of improvements and an even more spectacular range of demonstrations, as well as some breathtaking wheel-to-wheel racing.

There is a contemporary movement of traditional hot rod builders, car clubs and artists who have returned to the roots of hot rodding as a lifestyle. This current traditional hot rod culture is exemplified in a whole new breed of traditional hot rod builders, artists and styles, as well as classic style car clubs like The Road Devils, The Deacons, The Shifters, and The Dragoons.

A rocket car holds the record in drag racing. However, the fastest of those cars are used to set the Land Speed Record, and are propelled by propulsive jets emitted from rocket, turbojet, or more recently and most successfully turbofan engines. The ThrustSSC car using two Rolls-Royce Spey turbofans with reheat was able to exceed the speed of sound at ground level in 1997.

The show is held at the Geneva Palexpo, a giant convention center located next to the International Airport. The Salon is scheduled by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, which considers it a major international auto show.

Ethanol, other alcohol fuels (biobutanol) and biogasoline have widespread use an automotive fuel. Most alcohols have less energy per liter than gasoline and are usually blended with gasoline.

The most prominent championship in stock car racing is the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, named after its sponsor Sprint Nextel. It is the most popular racing series in the United States, drawing over 6 million spectators in 1997, an average live audience of over 190,000 people for each race.

Autosport International, the world’s biggest motorsport show, provides a perfect start to the season with the NEC Birmingham filled with exciting cars, drivers and motorsport personalities. The upcoming show promises a fresh look with a new layout that will see visitors enter directly in front of the all important Autosport Stage.

Nowadays one thing in common is the wish by their owners for hot rods is to make them noticeable. There are many different sects of Hot Rodding now, there are (amongst others)

In the 1950s there was a brief interest in using gas turbine engines and several makers including Rover and Chrysler produced prototypes. In spite of the power units being very compact, high fuel consumption, severe delay in throttle response, and lack of engine braking meant no cars reached production.

The International Geneva Motor Show (Salon International de l'Auto) is an annual auto show held in March in the Swiss city of Geneva. The show started in 1905. The show is held at the Geneva Palexpo, a giant convention center located next to the International Airport.

With a small amount of redesign, gasoline-powered vehicles can run on ethanol concentrations as high as 85%. 100% ethanol is used in some parts of the world (such as Brazil), but vehicles must be started on pure gasoline and switched over to ethanol once the engine is running.

Today most stock cars may superficially resemble standard American family sedans, but are in fact purpose-built racing machines built to a strict set of regulations governing the car design ensuring that the chassis, suspension, engine, etc. are architecturally identical on all vehicles.

The Australian International Motor Show has plenty on display this year, both inside and outside the main halls of the venue. There's something for everyone, so come down and check it out.

There is still a vibrant Hot Rod culture worldwide, especially in the United States, The United Kingdom, Australia and Sweden. The hot rod community has now been subdivided into two main groups: hot rodders and street rodders.

A compressed air car is an alternative fuel car that uses a motor powered by compressed air. The car can be powered solely by air, or by air combined (as in a hybrid electric vehicle) with gasoline/diesel/ethanol or electric plant and regenerative braking.

The automotive world has been turned on its ear over the past year, and this year’s Toronto auto show reflects some of that new reality, according to the show’s organizers. The 2009 Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) will offer a “stunning glimpse of where the industry is headed,” according to the CIAS web site.

Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) is now starting to appear in production vehicles such as the 2007 (Mark II) BMW Mini. Exhaust gases are also cleaned up by fitting a catalytic converter into the exhaust system.

A stock car, in the original sense of the term, described an automobile that has not been modified from its original factory configuration.

The main attraction of the prestigious car show is the Trans Sport Show Cup Competition, which has modern and vintage ‘show cars’ competing for the “Best of Show” award.

It has also been noted that burning out the connecting rod bearings was a very common failure mode for souped up four-cylinder Fords, particularly the Model T, and "hot rod" could refer to that phenomenon.

The building of battery electric vehicles that could rival internal combustion models had to wait for the introduction of modern semiconductor controls and improved batteries.

If you love cars or motorcycles, on Auguys 11th you gotta be at Aloha Stadium. They will have car & bike shows, displays, sexy lingerie contests, various demos, vendors, prizes, and live music... Be sure to mark your calenders...

Most automobiles in use today are propelled by gasoline (also known as petrol) or diesel internal combustion engines, which are known to cause air pollution and are also blamed for contributing to climate change and global warming.

Top level races are 200 to 600 miles (320-1000 km) in length. Average speeds in the top classes are usually within 70-80% of comparable levels of open wheel racing at the same tracks.

Trans Sport Show has always drawn the support and participation of Filipino car aficionados and craftsmen who display a keen passion for automobiles.

Hot rods are typically American cars with large engines modified for linear speed. Nobody knows for sure the origin of the term "hot rod." One explanation is that the term is a contraction of "hot roadster," meaning a roadster that was modified for speed.

The first electric cars were built around 1832, well before internal combustion powered cars appeared. For a period of time electrics were considered superior due to the silent nature of electric motors compared to the very loud noise of the gasoline engine.

Great Wall Motor, China's largest maker of light pickups and utility vehicles, will display two electric cars and a hybrid vehicle at the upcoming 2008 Beijing Auto Show.

Gasoline engines have the advantage over diesel in being lighter and able to work at higher rotational speeds and they are the usual choice for fitting in high-performance sports cars. Continuous development of gasoline engines for over a hundred years has produced improvements in efficiency and reduced pollution.

Stock car racing is a form of automobile racing found mainly in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Great Britain and Brazil. Traditionally, races are run on oval tracks measuring approximately ¼ mile to 2.66 miles (about 400 meters to 4.2 kilometres) in length, but are also raced on road courses.

Trans Sport Show never ceases to amaze the staunchest car fanatics or hobbyists with prized possessions themselves.

Racing began soon after the construction of the first successful petrol-fueled autos; before that time people raced in other vehicles such as horse-drawn buggies.

Formula One is widely considered to be the pinnacle of motorsports, with the F1 Drivers' Championship being one of, and the oldest among, only three World Championships awarded each year by the FIA (the others being the World Touring Car Championship and the World Rally Championship).

THE Tokyo Motor Show, which opened to the public in this suburban city on Saturday and runs through Nov. 11, is a showcase of the automobile industry’s split personality. The industry indeed seems increasingly to be of two minds, and the split between them is becoming more like a fracture.

Stock car racing, is hugely popular in the USA and is also widely followed in the UK and Europe. It is the most popular form of racing in the United States.

Touring car racing is a style of road racing that is run with production derived race cars. It often features exciting, full-contact racing due to the small speed differentials and large grids.

The International Geneva Motor Show (Salon International de l'Auto) is an annual auto show held in March in the Swiss city of Geneva. The show started in 1905. The show is held at the Geneva Palexpo, a giant convention center located next to the International Airport.

Everyone likes a hot girl, but Betty totally takes the "hot girl" term and simply changes it to "beautiful girl." Let's say she's just got her stuff together. Maybe some day she'll get into modeling on cars. But for now here are a few pics for ya!

The best-known variety of single-seater racing, Formula One, involves an annual World Championship for drivers and constructors of around 18 races a year featuring major international car and engine manufacturers, and independent constructors, such as Ferrari, McLaren, Williams, BMW Sauber, Toyota, Honda, Renault, Red Bull Racing

I suppose really, that Autosport is not about the cars. F1 plays a very limited role in the show, with only the occasional team showing up to take part. You couldn’t really say that you were going there for F1. What you could say you were going for is the girls and the gifts. Walking around the arena, it’s almost impossible to find a stand without a scantily clad girl holding out a bag full of bits and pieces for you to take.

Some of the better-known single-make series are the SEAT Cupra Championship, John Cooper Mini Challenge, and Clio Cup, and at a more modest budget, Ginettas, Caterhams, BMWs, and MX5s.

Students at colleges and universities can also take part in single seater racing through the Formula SAE competition, which involves designing and building a single seater car in a multidisciplinary team, and racing it at the competition. This also develops other soft skills such as teamwork whilst promoting motorsport and engineering.

The Manila International Auto Show is the Philippines’ biggest motor show in terms of visitor count, cars on display, and exhibitors. The show, previously known as The Manila International Motor Show, is an annual venue for car buyers and enthusiasts alike to take a closer look at the latest models and significant concepts from the Philippines’ premiere auto makers.

Put a beautiful girl next to a hot sports car and you’ve really got something. We’ve been fortunate here to photograph many beautiful models, and there’s always something sexy about shooting a hot girl with a cool classic car. We’ve put together some highlights so you can follow the links and see the full photo shoots.

Single-seater (open-wheel) racing is a popular form of motorsport, with cars designed specifically for high-speed racing. The wheels are not covered, and the cars often have aerofoil wings front and rear to produce downforce and enhance adhesion to the track.

I don’t think it will be any surprise to you to hear that we weren’t the first people knocking at the door of the NEC in Birmingham. If you’ve been reading for a while, you know we’re always late. If you’re new to Sidepodcast, that’s everything you need to know about us.

One-make, or single marque, championships often employ production-based cars from a single manufacturer or even a single model from a manufacturer's range.

There are other categories of single-seater racing, including kart racing, which employs a small, low-cost machine on small tracks. Many of the current top drivers began their careers in karts.

The North American International Auto Show (previously called the Detroit Auto Show and often abbreviated NAIAS) is an annual auto show held in Detroit, Michigan. It is among the largest auto shows in North America.

This show replaces Fast and Modified show in scotland.Same place Great Stunts, great cars,babes, trade stands,sound off,competitions, bands, dj`s and much more.