By Alan Cassidy

Seasoned racers have undergone drills of clocking their race countless of times. This is a good way to experience what it is like on the road and beat the time set out for you. This is also a good training for new racers.

You basically time your race. You can set out goals for yourself and see if you meet them. There are two ways for you to clock you race. The first one is through the stop clock method and the computerized method. I will tell you today how you are going to use both.

For the stop clock method, you need to purchase a reliable sports stop clock. You can customize the stop watch to time laps. This feature is available in most modern stop watches. Just press the start button once the race starts and then click it once again to stop at the end of the lap. Record the results if you want.

You can also use a computerized method. There is a software called Race Driver made by LAN Sharks company. This will record the length of the time the race has elapsed. In addition to that, it can also record the performance of your car's tires including its spring setting which makes it a more comprehensive choice.

This software also has a report wizard you can take advantage. Use this program to count the laps. It can count up to 4,096 laps and stores the data with utmost accuracy. You can download and print out the results of the report. You can compare the results you have measured with other racers. Knowing how well your car performs can let you tweak its settings so you can maximize its fullest potential.

You can also try the Race Drive Pro software from Race Manager. This will allow you to keep track of your racing sessions. This records your data and helps you find its speed and strengths. This is also ideal for other types of cars such as motorcycles so if you are a multi-racer, this will come handy.

It also evaluates how much you qualified for every practice and every race. What makes this ideal is that you can time it with other systems such as Alfano and Intercomp systems. This provides a more comprehensive way of timing your race. This way, you can harness your car's fullest potential. Get yourself any of this type of software and improve your car's speed and performance.

By Alan Cassidy

Buying a race car will require you to browse over your choices a lot more carefully. Just like what they say, this type of car does not last forever so you want to choose one with a life longer than others.

There are a lot of things to ponder on before buying. First, you have to know which brands of cars dominate the racing scene. You want a car that can get you the bacon. You want a car fast enough to compete and these are the things you should be looking for.

Tip 1: For you to choose better, you can browse over some websites that shows the updates on new cars and the models that are currently out in the market. You can look at websites like AutoRacingTrader.com or the like.

What is great about this is that you can find sellers not just from your country but from dealers and sellers from other countries as well so you have more choices. Choose the ones that will fit well to your racing preferences. Scrutinize the features and the power of the car and find out if it can be easily customized to your needs.

Tip 2: Once you have chosen a car, get your funds ready. It is advisable that you be a part of a racing team so you can take advantage of various loan offers. These can help you make a better and less expensive deal. Your team may also have a few sponsors who can help you out with your funds. You can offer them advertising space instead so you can cut down on your financial expenses.

Tip 3: Test drive the car first before sealing your purchase. Experience the general feel of being on the wheel. You can ask for a demo drive from the dealer and examine the exterior of the car. Check the engine and the suspension system along and also find out if it has been incorporated and installed with many safety features such as a roll cage.

Tip 4: You should also ask for extra parts such as wheels, car wax and other accessories you will surely need. If you are buying your car second hand, ask for the old spark plugs and wheels of the previous owners. They aren't likely to use this if they have a new car already. These few extra things can cut down on your expenses significantly.

By Matt Dent

What if I'll tell you that you can drive your own race car? Do you know that there is a cheaper alternative of fully-loaded professional race cars? Yes, there is and you can get as many as you can afford without upsetting your budget.

Can you still recall your childhood days when almost every car-loving kid owned a remote control car ? Remember the fun and the thrill once you race with other gas powered RC car owners?

The advancements in technology and innovation have made gas powered RC cars "The Toy" for the big boys. There are many designs and models of RC cars. Most of them have been designed after the high-end models that you have always longed for.

RC cars have become very much popular as a past time activity, so much so that many RC car aficionados have formed clubs and associations where they regularly meet and discuss everything concerning RC cars. Many groups have speedways and race tracks where they race their gas powered RC cars against each other. They hold regular racing activities to determine who owns the fastest RC . What better way to race without putting a hole in your pocket?

Most of the popular models of remote control (RC) cars cost less than US$600. When you decide to gift yourself with a brand new gas powered RC car, you now have a car equipped with the same features of those high-end race cars that you have longed for. Your brand new RC car can reach amazing speeds of over 70mph. Isn't that exciting?

If you want to accelerate from a 0 to 60 mph in less than three seconds, then buy a Dragster. If you want more adventure, you can get an off-road remote control truck.

Anyone can own a gas powered RC car. There are gas-powered RC cars that you can buy for just over US$300. You can customize this RC car by adding a fully functional spoiler and getting a paint job according to your taste and preferences for just a few dollars more.

RC cars can be a great way for the family to spend quality time together. It provides fun and entertainment for the entire family.