If you think speedboats are boring and jet skis are for wimps, then Bancarera’s might just be your new speed trip adventure. Bancarera (English term boat racing) is an old and traditional sport competition of fisherfolks from the Philippines. In coastal cities and municipalities, Bancarera is a common event and has become part of most programs during foundation anniversaries, Earth day, and ocean week. Race organizers invite racers from different coastal communities all over the country to participate in the spectacle. The event also draws in local, national and even foreign spectators.

There are two type of boat racing – one that uses paddies and another, using engines. The paddies race features the application of kasig or bamboo paddles on the both side of the boat to move it across the water. This type of boat racing is actually being practiced by marginalized fisherfolks not only as a form of sport but also as a daily source of income. Motor boats are the modified forms of fishing boats that use highly powerful engines to tread the seas. With this type of water vehicle, people are more freely able to personalize boat designs and be faster in bancarera’s. Elite motor boat racers use fiber glass for their boat’s body, a piece of stick to use for pushing, pulling and steering, and a long bamboo shoot for balance. During the race, all participants are required to use engines with uniformed running power.

When the race starts, the rider positions himself on the backside of the boat to balance the weight and let the front portion of boat elevate from sea level to set up the speeding position. Once the signal is given, participants are encouraged to speed up to the extent of their engine’s capacity. The race tests the skills and ability of competitors in maneuvering their boat while rapidly treading waters and the reward is often money and a new engine.

Last September 28, 2009, I caught a glimpse of the opening of F1 Singapore Grand Prix, which was held in Singapore, on TV and I found it amazing. As was publicized, it was Singapore’s First Grand Prix event and the first night race in F1 history. It was cool to see drivers racing against each other in the familiar setting of the race track, but with a new night atmosphere. For the first time, the formula one racets sped with the illumination generated by a specially recreated light just for F1 2009. The total numbers of lighting projectors were almost 1,500 and they were four times brighter than the other average sports stadium lights. These lights enabled F1 racers to see clearly and drive accurately through the tracks at top acceleration. Undoubtedly, this historic event is just one of the many things to look forward to for Formula One Racing. The Singapore night race was also recreated in the form of a game. And for the first time ever, all gamers will be able to experience the excitement of being part of the F1 race.

The adrenalin rush you get while watching fast cars beat each other is just beyond compare. What more would racing against a dim backdrop be? Get to feel the exact same thrill of the F1 night race by playing your Nintendo Wii or PlayStation Portable. Wouldn’t it be great to experience real F1 action right in your own room? The F1 2009 games for consoles will surely be released later this year.  Several pictures that were captured during the actual race have been encoded by the game masters. A game feature will showcase some footage taken from the Singapore F1 2009 Street Circuit. If youw ant to know more about it, you can search the internet for the latest Wii games. This is a limited edition game made available for Wii and PSP only and it allows ad hoc mode and a player network of up to four. The F1 singtel Singapore grand prix race game has become iconic because of its interesting game features and great graphics and sounds. It is absolutely a bonafide collector’s item that the entire family and your group of friends will. This is another challenging game for experienced drivers and racing enthusiasts.

Ever since I was a kid, I really loved watching motorcross, including all those other motorcycle sports that involved road racing and intense action. Because of this, I was encouraged to adapt the skill myself. I learned how to drive a motorcycle using our very own Yamaha DT125 and our off-road all terrain ATV 200cc Susuki Mudmaster. However, I did notice that as the years went by, the world of motorcycle sports has become increasingly adventurous in their practice. To stand proof to this, an evolution in motorcycle racing has created a unique game inspired by the fusion of off-road bikes and road racing superbikes. This came to be known Supermoto.

Supermoto is the new face of motocross and road racing. Supermoto races are frequently held on road tracks with an off-road section in the infield. Most supermoto speedways are typically configured with approximately 70% tarmac or modern ashpalt and 30% dirt with small jumps. But a dirt section is not required. Supermoto demands riders to drive across short and twisty tracks and in this game, the rider’s skills matter far more than the absolute power and performance of their machine. The motorcycles used are commonly custom-created combinations of off-road motorcycles, with road-racing rims and tires also known as supermotards or motard bikes. Riders also wear basic motorcross equipment like helmets, boots and leathers.

Machines that are used in supermoto bikes, including the precursor motorcycles used in Superbikers, were converted into two-stroke motocross or enduro bikes, which provide for their light weight and jumping abilities. The motorcycles currently used for Supermoto racing are largely single-cylinder four-stroke powered dirt bikes with 17 inch wheels. The 17-inch wheels allow the use of up to 5.5 inch wide super bike road racing slick tires. In spite of the lack of trees on supermoto courses, hand guards are normally added to supermoto bikes due to the intense cornering angles that are achieved by riders. Hand guards also greatly perk up survivability of the brake & clutch levers during a fall. Supermoto bikes are highly crash resistant and often able to quickly re-enter the fray during a race following a mishap. This is because these motards are usually lighter than the original off-road bikes.