Filed under Automotive by Dan
There are two main reasons that people spend more time working on their cars in the summer. The first is that the days are longer, giving people more hours to do the things they love. The second is that people love to make use of those hours to drive places , meaning that cars need more attention to keep them running properly. The two actually go hand in hand.
Now, somewhere along the line promoters realized the connection between summer and increased car activity. They started scheduling car shows during these months to capitalize on the longer days and the increased interest. Shows are a great place for drivers to see what’s new in car designs and accessories. They can purchase custom wheels , car care products, and just about anything associated with car ownership at these shows.
There is a second type of car show or rally. These are held by local car clubs and aren’t designed to sell products. Instead, they are an opportunity for drivers to show off their fancy cars. Owners will display their classic cars with american racing rims , their vintage and antique autos as well as later model cars that have been “pimped out” with custom paint jobs and all sorts of bells and whistles.
Either type of car show is a great way for a car lover to while away a few hours on a hot summer day.
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June 3, 2011 at 7:00 pm Comments (0)
Filed under Entertainment, Sports by Dan
Tennis is one of the most favored international sports to watch; with its intensity and unpredictable outcomes its one of the most popular to play as well. It seems that everyone is watching and talking about the French Open right now, so here is some information and fun facts you might not have known.

First, the French Open is one of four grand slam tournaments. The grand slam tournaments are the Australian Open, US Open, French Open, and Wimbledon. These are the four major events that athletes strive to play in each year and which help determine their rankings.

Next, the French Open is held in Paris, France at Stade Roland Garros. The stadium, Roland Garros, was named after a notable French World War I pilot. The courts are made of clay and the French Open is the only grand slam tournament to be played on clay courts. Now, the difference between clay courts and hard or grass courts is that the ball bounces higher on clay and travels slower, making it a very physically demanding game.
Finally, the tournament was established in 1891, it was originally a national championship but was then changed allow international talent to compete.
As one of the largest tennis events of the year, the French Open attracts all the best players from all over the world. With the tricky surface, the tournament is full of surprises and you never know who will win. The French Open has a lot of history behind it and is definitely one of the major sporting events you won’t want to miss out on.
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June 1, 2011 at 11:31 am Comments (0)