Fernando Alonso Wins Japanese Grand Prix (nra)
No commentsBy Roger Munns
Fernando Alonso accomplished a hard-won victory at this year’s Japanese Grand Prix. Immediately after the race, Alonso said, “I cannot believe it right now and back-to-back wins is a great feeling. It is completely amazing.” He went on to say, “We were second when we stopped for the first time and I wanted to exit the pits in front of Robert.”
Championship Title Leaders Battle it Out
Formula One championship title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa made minor mistakes and were each penalized for different reasons during the course of the race. Hamilton had a rough start as he was defending his starting pole position from Kimi Raikkonen. He broke too late for the first corner. The car went off the track, taking Raikkonen with him. This incident cost Hamilton his first penalty of the race. It also demoted him to behind Massa at 6th position.
Hamilton tried to pass Massa during the second lap, which resulted in a collision between the two. This time it was Massa who hit the brakes too late while trying to defend his position and tapped Hamilton’s car, causing the Englishman to spin as he re-entered the track. Hamilton had to wait for the rest of the field to pass him before he was able to make a safe entry back onto the track. He was immediately called into the pits to replace his tires, which suffered damage from the spin and hard breaking.
The penalty this time was Massa’s for causing the collision. After receiving their penalties, the two were cast to the back of the pack. Hamilton was a few seconds behind Massa. Massa finished the race in eighth on the track but seventh in final standings after Sebastien Bourdais’ 25-second penalty was factored into the final standings.
When asked about his penalties, Hamilton stated, “I went wide at turn one; it was a mistake, and then Felipe hit me off. I went on the inside and he broke left and hit me pretty hard.” He also said, “What can I say? it was a bad day, I’ll move on to next week.”
Alonso vs. Kubica
Robert Kubica raced a hard race for first against Fernando Alonso. “Twelve points behind the leader with two races to go. Anything can happen,” Kubica said. His well-earned first position spot was lost to him during their first pit stop. Alonso risked the race by taking on less fuel during the final pit stop. Kubica finished the race in second position, only five seconds behind Alonso.
Kubica has made quite an impression this Formula One season. Race fans are anxiously anticipating his moves for the final two races of the season. Kubica currently has 72 points and is only 12 points behind Lewis Hamilton for the 2008 Championship title and just 6 points behind Felipe Massa. Kimi Raikkonen follows Kubica with 63 points and Nick Heidfeld, rounding out the top 5 with 56 points.
Championship Anxiety
The Formula One World Championship race is quickly coming to an end. With only two races left in the season, Lewis Hamilton’s lead fell to five points after his 12th position finish at the Japanese Grand Prix. The 2008 Formula One championship races have proven to be some of the most exciting races in Formula One’s history. Race fans, drivers and their teams are looking forward to the final two races of the season to see which driver emerges on top!
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Great Boots For Hiking Trails Or Wading In Water
By Victor Epand
There are some truly great boots on the market today, such as wading boots that will provide the support of a mid weight hiker and comfort that will help you concentrate on the fish instead of your feet.
The White River Wading Boots are like a good pair of hiking boots that fives you three things to expect from them such as traction, stability, and comfort. These are the three essentials not only make fishing more enjoyable, but safer too. The all-purpose White River Wading Boots provide all three essentials, making these boots as suitable for long, rugged hikes to the water as they are for wading slick streams beds in fast current.
On the soles of these boots is felt that help provide fantastic gripping power in the loose rock bottoms that are found in the smaller rivers and streams where you may fish. These felt soles also grip the slick, moss-covered rock that is prevalent in local tail waters and provides much greater stability than rubber lugs in these rocky environments. However, when you do happen to encounter mud-bottom waterways, the felt adapts to the mud much better than rubber adapts to rock.
The height of these boots is perfect with the top coming just above the ankle, which provides good ankle support as you hike to and from the water. Then while in the water it provides an added ankle support that helps prevent you from turning your ankle, an especially dangerous situation in fast moving water.
The combination of leather and synthetic materials used on the boot’s upper helps to cut down on the overall weight of the boot. This material is very comfortable and requires practically no break-in period and the synthetic mesh also makes the uppers less rigged, which is a problem with other wading boots, even after extended wear. The mesh also allows water to drain quickly from the boot, making hikes from spot to spot and back to the vehicle much easier. Other features include a gusseted tongue that prevents rocks and debris from entering inside of the boot and a polyurethane-coated mid-sole offers added comfort, and the reinforced toe box provides added protection.
Another great boot available on the market is the Red Head Day Hiker II Boots, which are one hundred percent waterproof and made of high quality material. The most important piece of gear that any hiker or backpacking enthusiast has is their boots. If your feet are wet and covered with blisters halfway through the trip, then it does not matter how fast your ultralight, fuel-efficient, windproof, all-condition backpacking stove can boil a liter of water, because you are going to be completely miserable and your trip will be ruined.
When ever purchase boots you should base your purchase on the overall quality of the footwear and the terrain you will most likely encounter while wearing the boot. In the wide world of hiking boots, the Red Head Day Hikers fall into the mid-weight class, but if you are unfamiliar with hiking boot categories, mid-weight does not refer to the heaviness of the footwear, but rather to the type of conditions the boot is designed to encounter.
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Controlling Sweat While Hunting Outdoors
By Victor Epand
Hot and sweaty is a sensation most hunters try to avoid, but the whitetail enthusiasts and other big game hunters enjoy the odor-control capabilities of many clothing apparel that is on the market today.
These types of apparel have the ability to keep you cool in warm-weather conditions that makes this performance base layer exceptional in the winter woods. A thirty-degree temperature swing is normal throughout a day of hunting and a forty-degree temperature difference from the day’s high and low is not uncommon. Mornings often start in the low twenties with afternoon temps reaching the upper fifties or sixties. While these temperatures are not extreme, proper layering is still crucial to remain comfortable throughout the day.
There are many garments available today that are constructed using a unique odor-controlling and temperature-regulating fabric called Visa Endurance. This unique fabric helps insulate for warmth during the coldest part of the day, while moisture-wicking technology pulls sweat away from your body and toward the garment surface for quick evaporation to keep you cool and dry. In addition to superior comfort, it also keeps you from getting winded by game.
Using special antimicrobial technology these garments help keep sweat from making you and your clothes smell. This is achieved via the garment’s durable silver ion-based finish, which prevents the growth of odor-causing bacteria. These garments are available in relaxed-fit and form-fitting versions. The form fitting garments fit snuggly next to your skin, making it the least bulky option for a base layer while the relaxed fit garments feature a looser cut and may be preferred by those who intend to use the shirt specifically as an outer layer when hunting in extremely hot, muggy weather.
It is tough to imagine a garment you would want to wear in all hunting conditions, but these garments will, because they fit well, feel good next to your skin, and are easy on the wallet to boot. Many individuals will wear theirs as a base no matter what the forecaster says, whether it is from freezing cold to blazing hot, these garments will provide odor protection and comfort unmatched by any other base layer on the market today.
For foot gear you may want a boot that is made from a full grain leather upper that has been taken from the top layer of a cowhide, which is the strongest and most durable part of the hide. You will also want a boot that is made out of synthetic material that will allow your feet to breath better than boots that are made out of one hundred percent leather. One material is cordura, which is very resistant to tears, abrasions, and punctures. The boots your choose should have an interior type bootie that will help keep all water from entering the boot and causing your feet to get soaked. Whenever you are purchasing clothing to wear while you are hunting or camping in the outdoors you really may want to choose the type of clothing that will keep you dry no matter what the weather conditions are outside.
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