How Does Truck Racing Work?
Truck racing is actually a popular form of motor sport, mostly road racing, that involves a modified version of big tractor units onto flat track tracks or open-oval court racing. This sport can be traced back to the inception of the US stock car racing, and the advent of the internal combustion engine (I.C. ), which allowed for much more speed than the standard steam powered engines of that time. Since then, truck racing has evolved into a full-fledged competitive sport, as evidenced by its presence on all levels of professional motor sports competitions around the world today.
As opposed to the open-circuit racing of the early 20th century, truck racing events today take place on closed circuit tracks. However, truck racers have also been known to race on dirt tracks as well, and both these variants involve modified versions of the typical tractor units used in motor racing. Truck racers use special modifications of the standard engine such as changing the air filters, cylinder valves, carburetors, and more, along with modifications to the body and tires. Truck enthusiasts also use special effects such as side skirts, front and rear bumpers, as well as spoilers and more to make their trucks look more "alive" and powerful.
Truck enthusiasts enjoy viewing any of the numerous international truck racing exhibitions held annually, as well as the domestic ones held in major U.S. cities. The most recent event in this genre was the NASCAR RaceView, held in Daytona Beach, Florida during the month of March. The program features live streaming video of the action from all over the world, allowing truck owners and viewers to follow the action from any corner of the globe. Truck racing has been popularized by various popular drivers who have gone on to become successful superstars such as Bill Ford, Mark Long, Carl Edwards, and Chip Ganassi.
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