The History of NASCAR

Posted by admin on Dec 19th, 2009 in Finance, Investment | 0 comments The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947, is a family-owned and operated business venture that governs multiple auto racing sports events. Second to professional football, NASCAR is one of the most watched professional sports in terms of television ratings in the United States. Sprint Cup season consists of 36 races over a 10 month period and fans often use “Cup” to refer to the Sprint Cup series. Jimmie Johnson has won the last four consecutive Sprint Cup Series drivers’ championships, second only to  Cale Yarborough. The...

Safety Ratings and Crash Tests

Posted by admin on Nov 28th, 2009 in Car, Credit, Finance, Insurance, Investment | 0 comments Passenger cars are after now then they have ever been, although the crash worthiness of individual models varies. Crash test reflects how the vehicle would handle in a collision with another of the same model, not versus a larger or smaller vehicle. IN some tests, neither the angle nor the obstacle corresponds with the majority of actual, real collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crashes cars head-on into a solid immovable barrier. It’s important to evaluate crash-test reports and not just to see if the car offers side airbags. Side bags have meant, in some cars, the...