Car racing is one of the world’s popular sports nowadays, and champ cars are one of the popular cars used in car racing. Champ car which is an abbreviation for “Championship Car” is the race car used in the Champ Car World Series. Champ Car and Formula One do looks like the same but there are differences between the two especially when it comes to their engine.

Champ car is a very unique race car because it is a single –seat race car wherein the driver is the only one which can ride the car and the fact that it is an open wheel. Champ car has carbon fiber body, great engines and speeds up to 240 mph. Champ cars race are usually done in oval tracks with smooth surface unlike of the NASCAR which is usually done in dirt tracks where it is bumpy. Sebastian Bourdais of Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing Team from France is the champion of 2007 Champ Car World Series.

Car racing started in 1895 as reliability test of performance when the first petro – fueled where created and now it has become of the world’s most popular sports. Obviously car racing involves cars which race each other in different tracks. The first race started in Paris, eventually became an international racing sports though many countries has also made their own car racing.

There are two types of ace cars commonly used in this racing event; the NASCAR’s stock racing cars and the champ cars. Both are used in car racing yet have different specification. NASCAR looks like an ordinary car used for racing but they are actually all handmade or specifically modified for racing in dirt track. Most common of the NASCAR race cars are the Ferraris. The other race car is the champ cars are very different from NASCAR race cars; they have car bon fiber bodies that speeds up to 240 mph. Champ cars are one seated only, where the driver is the only one that car ride the car. Whatever race cars one used for racing, both have been very popular in car racing sports.

Modified cars have become a popular hobby and many car owners now prefer to modify their car for its improvement. Modified cars are increasing in numbers that s why many insurance companies have seen the need of modified cars for insurance just like any other cars. Modified cars need to be insured with an insurance suited for a modified car. Modified cars are not new cars and so their value is different from it even from used cars.

It is hard to find quality cover for modified cars, often modified car owners will just have to settle for what the insurance company can give even if it is not a quality cover. But there are insurance companies that specialize in modified cars. Getting insurance from these companies will give modified cars quality cover yet at affordable prices. The cost of the modified car insurance will highly depend on the parts that were modified in the car as well as the age of the driver.

Here is a sample quote from Herts Insurance who specializes in modified car insurance.
Ford Escort Turbo
Modified: Air Filter, Exhaust, Lowered, Alloys, Dump Valve
Male: 28
Postcode: TN10
Car value: £5,000
4 Years NCB
£302 fully comp

Funny cars are cars made for drag racing, and this is the world’s most extreme motor sports. Though funny cars are made for drag racing, yet not all funny cars can actually participate in a drag race especially the one made by NHRA; they have strict guidelines of the kind of funny cars that can join their drag race. Other than its basic safety equipments such as the ballistic blanket which covers the areas that are explosives and the twin – parachute that stabilizes and slow down the car when it crosses the finish line; there are other rules that funny cars has to comply especially when it comes to engine to participate in the race.
For funny cars to participate in BHRA drag race the engine must only be V-8s at 90 degrees with two valves per cylinder and superchargers are Roots type of 19 X 11.25 inches. Only single camshafts are allowed and must have a minimum of three inches ground clearance. All funny cars must weight 2,400 lbs including the driver with a wheelbase of 124 to 125 inches.

One of the most famous funny cars ever is the restored 1977 Blue Max Funny Car that Del Worsham and the Checker Schuck’s Kragen team debuted at the O’Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals in Dallas which has a best record of 5.97 at 244mph. There is also the restored CKC funny Car of the early 1970.

There is something faster than speeding street cars, they are the funny cars. The first funny cars were built in the middle of 1960s; the rear wheels had been moved forward on the chassis and its rear tires were over sized than the stock which is why it is named “funny”. They were built with that look for these cars to run very fast. I don’t think they are funny; they are actually amazing cars with very fast performance. Funny cars are cars made for drag racing; they have forward – mounted engines and have bodies that are carbon fiber. They are considered as top fuel dragster.

Funny cars speed performance is due to is unique fuel system, which is a mixture of nitro methane and alcohol where the fire or heavy smoke in the rear is from. Funny cars have 9000 horsepower and consume 57 liters of fuel for ¼ mile run in 4.7 seconds. Funny cars have win parachutes that stabilizes and slow down the once it crosses the finish line, this is also for the safety of the driver, spectators and people in the track. Funny cars are very fast, brakes and twin parachutes helps to stop it fast once it passed the finish line.

This car was born from the growing concern of consumers regarding the rising gasoline prices and the problem with parking. SMART car, was then produced to meet this growing concern. SMART is an acronym for Swatch Mercedes ART, Swatch is an alliance of Mercedes, with their effort they decided to produce the SMART car.

This car was supposed to be a hybrid engine and be an affordable car for young people. The Smart car is only 8 feet long and about 5 feet wide which make this car very easy to park. With its small size, it is has a great handling dynamic and sense of speed. It has 71 horsepower and can speed up to 90 mph which is available in either manual or automatic transmission.

Many Americans, said that this car will never worked in America, and that it is no suited with their lifestyle and driving needs. But when they get a glimpse of this Mercedes smart car, almost every one seems to fall in love with it immediately.

You’re a super cars freak but don’t own one, why don’t you try renting one and drive it anywhere you go. Super cars rental maybe rare but there are some rental companies who take the risk of having their super cars rented, name your super cars, they have it and as expected of course for somewhat a high price.

Super cars that are available for rent are Ferrari 361 F1 Modena, can be rented for a rate of 3,100 euros; Porche Carrera 4 Cabrio 1,600 euros; Porsche Cayenne S 4X4 for 1,000 euros; Hummer H2 1,200 euros; Mercedes 320 S for 1,100 euros; BMW X5 1,000 euros and many more super cars. Rates are different depending upon the rental company but the rates stated here are for one day only which is the minimum rental period.

All super cars for rent are insured. One will have no worries on driving but will have fun all the way. Reservations are done online through visiting their site. Search the web for rental companies that have super cars and choose the one that offers great rental policies. By renting super cars, you can drive your dream car even if you don’t buy one.

For sure, every auto enthusiast is dreaming to have one of these or at least drive it even for awhile. What makes supercars different from other cars that makes every one crave for it. The term supecar refers to a high-end exotic or sports cars; it is super because of its superiority in all aspect of the car – performance and design making them the fastest and the most beautiful car in the world. Supercars do not hold the crown or title, car manufacturers are always on search for ways to make their cars supreme among the rest.
What makes them standout from the rest? Their speed, though they are not really made for race tracks but on road, supercars have high acceleration they have a speed of 63 to 200 mph. They can speed up fast and has good handling dynamics because of how their body is built; supercars have high engine power yet low vehicle mass. Because of its speed and good handling dynamics, their brakes are powerful and maximum road gripping ability. Powerful brakes are needed to slow cars traveling at high speeds and resist brake fade.

Some of supercars we have are Bugatti Veyron 16.4, Lamborghini Reventon, Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren, Enzo Ferrari, Pagan Zonda, Porsche Carrera GT, SSC Ultimate Aero RR, Ferrari 599 GTB Firoano, Jaguar XJ220, Ferrari F40, Lamborghini Murcielago and there are still some that I missed.

Club car is a well – known manufacturer of golf vehicles; golf carts, golf cars and even golf buggies. The company started making golf vehicles in 1958 and with their success in the field they have decided to manufacture not just golf vehicles but also utility vehicles, multi – passenger shuttle vehicles, rough terrains and off – road vehicles.

Other than new golf cars and vehicles, they also have used cars for sale which are sold through their different dealers. The transportation vehicles they make are very durable and can travel in all sorts of road surface. Utility vehicles they manufacture can carry almost anything. If you are looking for great golf carts, transport and utility vehicles, Club Car has something for you, so you can enjoy life more and get a best - in - class experience.

There is just something about cars everyone loves, be it real cars or model cars. Toy cars are not more model cars; models cars have defined parts and engine which toy cars do not have. Model cars are small representation of an automobile, where parts and engines are exactly represented. Model cars have been the hobby of many car enthusiasts, they like forming it from a kit. Great kits for model cars are those that have a very detailed exterior parts and interior parts to construct.

 Model cars can be sports cars, luxury cars, old cars, trucks, buses, ships and armored cars. Model cars are available in materials of plastic, die – cast, resin and wood. Though model cars occasionally are for display only they can be played with too, especially those powered model cars like the RC cars and other more. Some model cars are collector items or they have high value in the market. Many would see model cars as just some kind of any toy; but for a car enthusiast or model car hobbyist, model cars are a bunch of joy in small package.