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5 Components of Motocross racing

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Motocross racing is an exciting thing for many people, but it is important to understand that there are going to be certain risks involved with the sport. If you are interested in motocross racing, then you will need to take a look at what the various components of the sport are. Racing itself can of course be an exciting and exhilarating process, but at the same time there is going to be a huge amount of risk involved. The sport itself is inherently dangerous and therefore it is important that you are prepared for this. It is going to mean taking a look at your medical insurance to ensure that you will be able to cover a range of different issues that can arise. Safety Gear This is one of the first things that you will need to think about. A helmet, a pair of gloves and a pair of boots are just some of the safety components that you are going to require when you decide to do motocross racing. Always make sure that you get safety gear that is of good quality as well, as this can ...

2012 Mazda 6 i Sport

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Base Price: $21,035 As-Tested Price: $21,665 Drivetrain: 2.5-liter I4; FWD, six-speed manual Output: 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm, 167 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm Curb Weight: 3,272 lb Fuel Economy (EPA/AW): 24/24.2 mpg Options: Sirius satellite radio ($430); pearl paint ($200) It's interesting in how the Sport model here is basically the entry-level trim package. I guess "sport" means different things to different people and manufacturers. One might think that a Sport model would get the more powerful engine. But maybe in Mazda's zoom-zoom world, even the least powerful base models are still sporty, so the name would still be appropriate. And Mazda would be right. Even this base car with the 170-hp four-banger with a six-speed manual transmission is fun to drive. Mazda engineers know how to tune a suspension and dial in the kind of responsiveness that driving enthusiasts enjoy. Quick turn-in response and the kind of steering feel that lets you know where the front wheels are at a...