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Foundation Urges Drivers to Unite to Reduce Rider Deaths

In connection with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) release of the 2006 Preliminary Fatality and Injury Assessment, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is urging all drivers to have an important role in helping to reduce the number of motorcycle crashes on America’s roads and highways.

“The overwhelming number of motorcyclists who wind up in single-vehicle crash statistics are there because they aren’t following basic but important safety precautions when riding,” said Tim Buche, the president of the MSF.

He added, “And fewer than half of all riders have taken any kind of formal training course. We also know that car drivers and other motorists are at fault a majority of the time in multiple-vehicle crashes that involve a motorcyclist. We have life-saving messages for everyone, whether they are behind the handlebars or behind a steering wheel.”

For motorcyclists, the MSF has important messages to convey. The foundation advised them to get trained and licensed. They could take an MSF RiderCourse and get licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles. They are also advised to wear protective riding gear all the time. The gear must always include a helmet that meets the Department of Transportation standards.

Another important message is to ride unimpaired or without the influence of alcohol and drugs. The foundation also said that motorcyclists should ride within their limits. They do not have to ride faster or longer than their abilities allow them to. Riders could regularly return for refresher course to brush up on skills and knowledge.

MSF, a not-for-profit organization, also advised car drivers to always look out for motorcyclists and other drivers. They should use their eyes and mirrors to see what is around, MSF said. Drivers should not be distracted. When driving, they should hang up and drive, put down the food, the pet, the personal grooming gear, the MP3 player, and the reading material and save it for later.

The foundation also advised drivers to give two-wheelers some room. Car drivers should not tailgate or get too close to the next vehicle. Superchips could not save them in case of a collision. The drivers are also advised to turn signals to communicate.

Another piece of advice is to keep it in the car. Occupants must not throw trash out the window. Cargoes must also be kept secured inside the car. Trash and cargoes can fall out on the road and become a deadly hazard.

“All of these are all doable, real-world actions that will cut down crashes and fatalities right now,” Buche said. “Above everything else, it’s about the human element, the attitude, the mind-set that motorcyclists and motorists have, and the choices they make out there on the road.”

Since 1973, the foundation has set internationally recognized standards that promote the safety of motorcyclists with rider education courses, operator licensing tests, and public information programs. It has established partnerships with state agencies, the federal government, the military as well as other companies and organizations to offer training for all skill levels.

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Committee recommends slashing green vehicle tax
15 November 2010 AMMAN – A public-private sector committee on Sunday recommended reducing the special tax on hybrid cars from 55 per cent to 35 per cent.

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Canadian Nesbitt races to 2nd speedskating gold
Canada’s Christine Nesbitt captured her second speedskating gold medal in three days, winning the women’s 1,500-metre World Cup event Sunday in Heerenveen, Netherlands.

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Crew chiefs break down strengths of their drivers
CHARLOTTE, N.C.(AP) When Chad Knaus was asked what Jimmie Johnson does better than championship challengers Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick, the crew chief didn’t hold back.

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The year was 1998 and as part of the NASCAR 50th Anniversary, they decided to collect a list of 50 of the top racers in the motor sport industry, the idea was formed when the NBA 50 of his players weight? Leads? R the best players in NBA history. ? To quote the President of the Press Nascar, Bill France said:. “These men M, the competition is to define your services in our sport are the rod-Ma that he is a big part of our history identifies honor them?. celebrate in this way at the beginning of the 50th anniversary of NASCAR, a way of showing our true Wertsch f? estimation? they r and the valuable contribution they have been in the last 50 years. These are the drivers on and starts? re, NASCAR fans stand on the F? s and cheer. These are the drivers who are NASCAR history. “ Now that there is already a list of 50 that all drivers the green? Reminds-run, I decided a little, a list of 10 along with their sponsors and or brands of the drivers at hand along with one other information? About the driver to make. These drivers are all f in the spotlight? R some time now been, but a few of them are on the rise driver. The old 50 z? Select list had a lot of deceased drivers, and I wanted all the newer drivers still in the list of NASCAR industry. These drivers are not in any kind of a job, so let’s take a look, shall we? Jeff Gordon of Pittsboro was born in Indiana 4th August 1971 and drives the Hendrick Motorsports No. 24 Chevrolet. He had 36 starts in 2007, 6 wins, 30 top-ten, and 1 DNF. Du Pont sponsors, Pepsi, GM, Motorsports Authentics, EA Sports, Jeff Gordon Racing School and Time Warner Cable. From now Jeff is ranked 8th Tony Stewart of Rushville Indiana was born 20 May 1971 and drives the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 Home Depot Toyota. Tony had 36 starts, 3 wins, 23 top-ten, and finished 6th 4DNFs in the overall standings in the year 2007. Sponsors are Home Depot, Coca-Cola, Old Spice, Toyota, Subway, Simpson, Mac Tools, and Oakley. Rank # 7 Kurt Busch of Las Vegas, Nevada was born fourth August 1978 and drives the Penske Racing No. 2 Dodge. In 2007 he had 36 starts, 2 wins, 14 top-ten, 3 exemplary? Ll in and was eighth in the championship Sponsors are the likes of Miller Lite, Snap-on, Mobil 1, Kodak, Penske, Sirius, PPG and Dodge just to name a few. Rank # 18 Kyle Busch (little brother of Kurt) of Las Vegas, Nevada was second born May 1985 and drives the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 18 Toyota and in 2007 he had 36 begins, 1 win, 20 top-ten, two exemplary lle? And was in fifth in the championships. Sponsors z? Choose M & Ms and Susan G Komen for the Cure. Rank # 11 Denny Hamlin of Midlothian, Virginia, was born 18th November 1980 and drives the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 Toyota. Denny had 36 starts, 1 win, 18 top-ten, 1 DNF and was 12th in the Championship include sponsors, FedEx, Coca-Cola, Joe Gibbs Racing, TRD, Toyota and Willey X Sunglasses. Rank # 12 Matt Kenseth of Cambridge, Wisconsin was born 10th M? March 1972 and drives the Roush Fenway Racing No. 17 Ford in 2007 Matt had 36 starts, 2 wins, 22 top-ten, four exemplary? Lle in, and he was fourth in the championship Sponsors go? Ren Gatorade, Kraft, Ford, Sherwin Williams, and MRO. Rank # 9 Born Dale Earnhardt Jr. of Kannapolis, North Carolina 10th October 1974 and drives the Hendrick Motorsports No. 88 Chevrolet. Dale had 36 starts, 12 Top-Ten, nine exemplary? Ll in and was 16th in the championship In 2008 Dale decided to leave the company, founded? Is unloaded from his father and move to Hendrick Motorsports. Sponsors go? Ren Remington, The Outlaw, Snap-on and Budweiser. Rank # 10 Carl Edwards of Columbia, Missouri was born, 15 August 1979 and drives the Roush Fenway Racing No. 99 Ford, who had 36 starts, 3 wins, 15 top-ten, and was ninth 4DNFs in the championship, are sponsors of Charter Communications, Roundup, MacTools and Superchips. 2nd place Martin Truex Jr. Mayetta of New Jersey was born 20 June 1980 and drives the Dale Earnhardt Inc. No. 1 Chevrolet. He had 36 begins, 1 win, 14 top-ten, four exemplary? Ll in and finished 11th in the championship Sponsors are companies, American Airlines, Hampton, SPRO, Motorsports Authentics, Behr Designs and Bec-Car Printing Company. Rank # 17 Jeff Burton of South Boston, Virginia was born 29th June 1967 and drives the Richard Childress Racing No. 31 Chevrolet. Jeff had 36 starts, 1 win, 18 Top-Ten, and was seventh 3DNFs in the championship. Jeff’s sponsors go? Ren AT & T, Lenox and Prilosecotc. Rank # 4 And nat? Is of course a place Jimmie Johnson, but if you’re a hardcore fan w? Rde not even a guess, why do! In 2007, he has had 36 starts, 10 wins, 24 top-ten, 4DNFS and he was the Sprint Cup championship. do not do as third consecutive championship Jimmie and crew chief Knaus the same mistake that the Unlk fertilization? and the penalties that they had caused last season. The two M work? Men plan as a team very well and improve their game plan a little better this year!

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I’m 22 this year, has an F? Driving license and very interested in serving on professional race car w? Choose to race as my career, what I do have to be a professional rally racer in Singapore? Are there any racing schools? I h rte? Of A1 Team Singapore, but how can someone in Singapore train as a professional race car driver and be a part of them?

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