Linwood, MI (PRWEB) September 15, 2008

Radical Golf Carts is proud to announce a new picture contest being hosted on the company’s website, where featured items include everything from golf cart headlights to windshields to lift kits. Radical Golf Carts has a comprehensive selection of golf cart parts and accessories for EZGO, Yamaha, and Club Car golf carts.

Golfers (or anyone with a camera) can submit their picture of a cool golf cart to info@radicalgolfcarts.com, see their picture in the Photo Gallery, and become eligible to win monthly prizes. Photos will be judged by company employees, and golf-related prizes will be awarded accordingly.

A company spokesperson states that “Radical Golf Carts is excited to offer this opportunity for the golfer to share a piece of his or her personality by sending in a picture of their golf cart that is loaded up with all the upgrades, bells and whistles imaginable. We look forward to hosting the contest and hope to provide a resource that can be a place of ideas and discussion.”

Radical Golf Carts is dedicated to serving the golf cart enthusiast by offering cutting edge golf cart accessories of only the highest quality. Family owned and run in conjunction with Titan Golf Car, Radical Golf Carts ranks as one of the biggest EZGO dealers in Michigan. Combining 40 years of knowledge and experience with superior products and service is the formula Radical Golf Carts uses to keep customers coming back.

Visit the Golf Cart Photo Gallery.

Contact:

Scott Jezowski, President

Radical Golf Carts

989-697-3080

http://www.radicalgolfcarts.com/

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Now is a good time to get the golf cart cover for the rain storms that are coming. There are golf cart storage covers and drivable covers. The storage cover is a great way to keep your golf cart clean and out of sight during those winter months, you can also keep your clubs on the cart and cover them too, keeping them protected and out of sight as well. There are some really nice storage covers out there for your golf cart, the two tone color covers is a nice look and there’s the camouflage cover that a lot of people like when you need to store your cart outside it helps it blend in and keeps the cart clean and ready to use next season. Then there is the solid color covers that come in tan, green, black and white a color for everybody. The golf cart storage covers come in 2 and 4 person covers, they have a zipper in the back so if you need to get to clubs you can. They are light weight and easy to install. If you haven’t got your cover for this year you should do it now before you forget and the supply runs low at the end of the season.

The drivable golf cart cover is a life saver on the course, have you ever been playing a round and here comes the rain and yes you got the cart but the only thing that cart dose is give you a place to sit in the rain, and rain never falls straight down there is usually a wind so the rain just blows in on you and your clubs. That’s the nice thing about a drivable golf cart cover, even when you have the cover on your cart the windows roll up and tie so they are not in the way. When you start to see the rain it only takes a few minutes to roll them down and zip them shut for your defense against the rain, you and your clubs and bag will stay dry until the rain passes or you make your way back to the club house. These drivable golf cart covers come to fit both 2 and 4 passage carts. They also come in colors to match your cart or a color you like. Ive heard of a person using the drivable camouflage cover on his golf cart to go hunting for deer.

You will be a well liked guy or gal when the rain and wind comes and you can close up your golf cart to protect your friends and gear they will thank you for this and maybe even buy you a drink back at the club house. So don’t wait until the season is over get that storage or drivable golf cart cover now, it will cost you less then your driver did.

If you would like more information on golf cart covers and more please visit us at www.ClickitCoverit.Com.

Golf cartis a vehicle that is associated with golf and is used to carry the players and their clubs around the golf course. These golf carts facilitatethe golf players by making it easy for them to move around the golf course without putting effort. There are many variations in the features of golf carts that make them suitable to the various demands and choices of people. Some considerable variations include cooler trays, windshields and ball cleaners. Some other golf cartshave speed controller and lift kits as well. Another variation in golf cartswas seen in terms of their power. In the start the golf carts were powered electrically but with the passage of time variations were seen and gasoline powered golf carts were introduced. Some advanced golf carts used some other sources of power as well.

Wolf carts were named as neighborhood electric vehicle when they were used for transportation. There are many other variations in the golf carts that are loved by the golfers because they like to use different varieties of carts. Some golf carts look like they are the vehicles owned by the fire department and some other unique carts are called monster truck golf carts.

Some unique and awesome models of golf carts are called batman tumbler golf cart, segway scooter golf cart, turf chopper, A-TAC anti terrorist golf cart, Studebaker V8 golf cart, funny looking golf cart, Cadillac escalade golf cart, H2 hummer golf cart, airplane golf cart, fire engine golf cart and shark golf cart etc. Some other very unique and interesting types of golf carts are eco friendly golf cart, classic golf carts, Porsche cayenne golf cart, monster golf cart, not much of a monster golf cart and the remote controlled caddie. A very innovative and useful type of golf carts that is called solar powered golf cart is very beneficial because it makes use of solar energy in order to run the cart. All these types of golf carts let people enjoy the great ride and feel superior as compared to others.

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Punta Cana has all-inclusive resorts sprinkled along 25 miles of wide, sun bathed beaches with silky smooth white sand and fringed with coconut and palm trees. It is the land of all-inclusive package trips and vacationers can get more value for money if they know how. Once a vacationer arrives here, they can forget their wallet and get set for an enjoyable time. But how does one choose a resort, which is within budget and offers all facilities. Tour operators and Travel agencies offer numerous Punta Cana travel deals and packages. Some packages may be for a week, and may include airfare, meals and unlimited drinks. Other packages may not include airfare and meals. Some packages may also include a round or two of golf, or other activity. Selecting the proper travel deal and package is important to ensure that Cheap Punta Cana is a reality.

Anyone planning on a vacation to Punta Cana should analyze the various Punta Cana travel deals for what they offer and include in the packages. The Cheap Punta Cana packages may not include airfare and airport transfers and may also not include meals and excursions. It is better to ask for as many details of the packages as possible to avoid surprise expenses and problems after landing in the country. But most of the packages offered by resorts and hotels are all-inclusive with all meals and unlimited drinks. Some may even include free excursions and short one-day trips to tourist attractions nearby, including a round of golf. Different resorts with all-inclusive packages may include trips to different places in and around Punta Cana and it is good to evaluate the worth of these free trips in the packages. Access to the beach is free and a tourist can explore the whole 25-mile length of the beach without restriction. Tourists can even visit another resort via the beach and just stroll in for a coffee or lunch.

The Punta Cana beach offers a wide range of water sports like double-decker party boats, catamaran boat rides, parasailing, dining on the sea while watching the sunset, glass bottom boats for observing marine life, snorkeling, diving and sports fishing, speed boats and flying boats. The boat taxis on the beach can even take you from one resort to another. Besides the water sports, other beach activities that a tourist can indulge in are banana boating, sailing, windsurfing and kayaking, and beach volleyball. Every person planning on Cheap Punta Cana vacations should inquire with the resorts and hotels or tour operators if any of these activities are included in the packages Punta Cana travel deals.  Other activities in and around the area include buggy rides, Safari type excursions, jeep safaris; helicopter rides for a view of the beach from the air. Many companies in Punta Cana offer short tours and take tourists to see the tropical greenery and wilderness, visit countryside homes where local Dominican food is served, Horseback riding on deserted beaches, visiting the marine park, which offers snorkeling with rays and sharks.

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Golf carts are deemed as fun vehicles used in games such as golf, or work. They are used for running around a golf course or a construction site. There are many options available when it comes to the purchase of the carts.

When purchasing the cart, it is always advisable for someone to determine the main purpose of the cart. This implies that one should make a decision of buying a new or a used cart, electric or gas powered cart. The electric cart will in this case ideal if used for golf courses. On the other hand, gas powered carts will be essential for the shooters in clay sporting games. Their preference is due to their endurance of the rough terrains of sporting clay courses.

The budget of the cost of buying the golfing cart should be put into consideration. This is because the used and the new carts have their own special pricing, depending on the extras that one desires the cart to have. The new gas cart and an old gas carts have different prices in both cases.

The durability of the carts must be put into consideration. Since they are used on golfing courses, farms as well as ranches, their price ranges are equal to the gas powered carts. The utility type of carts can be ordered, inclusive of a hauling bed and gate. The trailer hitch, when purchased with the cart, would be used by the golf cart to pull a small trailer.

It is always advisable to decide on the extras to include in the purchase. In this case, one can opt of buying a golf cart with a windshield, dashboard or a glove box. The glove box is an enclosure that protects one from rain or a fan to help one cool during sunny days. To make them street legal, one could think of ordering headlights and brake lights.

For anyone willing to buy the second hand carts, consider the mileage of the golf cart. In this case, there are two types of used carts. They include the refurbished ones, which have been inspected, cleaned and reupholstered by the manufacturer or dealer. Dealers in most cases sell the carts with warranties and this gives an assurance in case the cart breaks down. The warranty hence lasts for up to two months.

For those making purchases at dealerships, one may be in a position to choose extras such as the different seat types, safety equipment, custom paint jobs or upholstery. These extras can be a bit expensive when buying a car, but cheaper when buying a second hand golfers cart.

Before making decisions on the best dealer to buy from, it is always advisable that one does research on various golfing carts dealers. This enables one to buy from the dealers with the best offers and discounts as well. One should also be on the lookout for wears that include rust. Inquiries on the repaired parts should be made. Take it for a test drive on a hilly area and have a number of people on board, to ensure that the golfing cart is functional.

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Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Region

Colorado Springs, Colorado USA

Type

Dirt and Tarmac

Race Director

Phil Layton

Sponsors

Hankook Tires and TCI Tire Centers

History

First race

1916

Number of races

87 (2009)

First winner

Rea Lentz in a Romano Demon Special 20:55.6 (1916)

Current record

Nobuhiro Tajima in a Suzuki XL7 10:01.408 (2007)

Stats

156 turns, 12.42 miles(19.99 km)

Suzuki XL7 at the 2007 Race to the Clouds during the record breaking run

Randy Schranz rising above treeline at the 85th Race to the Clouds, 2007.

Suzuki Grand Vitara at the 2006 Race to the Clouds

Pikes Peak Toyota Tacoma

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), also known as the The Race to the Clouds, is an annual automobile and motorcycle hillclimb to the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado, a distance of 19.99 km (12.42 miles) over 156 turns, climbing 1,439 meters (4,721 ft) from the start at Mile 7 on Pikes Peak Highway at 2,862 meters (9,390 ft) on grades averaging 7% over both gravel and paved sections.

The race is on the FIA International Events Calendar and has featured competition from United States rally sanctioning body SCCA ProRally in 2004 and Rally America in 2005. It has taken place since 1916 and is currently contested by a variety of classes of Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles and Quads. There are often numerous new classes tried and discarded year-to-year.

The first running of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb was promoted by Spencer Penrose. Penrose had finished widening the narrow carriage road into a much wider “Pikes Peak Highway.” He decided to encourage tourists to visit by creating a race to the clouds.

On average there are 150 competitors. The oldest current class is the Open Wheel division which has been run since 1916 and has been won by such names as Mario Andretti, Al Unser, Bobby Unser, and Robby Unser (the current class record holder, achieving 10:05.85 min in 1994). The overall record is held by Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima from Japan who clocked a time of 10:01.408 on July 21st 2007 driving the 1000 hp mid-engined Suzuki XL7 Hill Climb Special, breaking the previous record (set in 1994 by Rod Millen) by less than three seconds. The winning time in 1916 was 20:55.40, set by Rea Lentz.

In 1989, an award-winning short film about the 1988 event was released by French director Jean-Louis Mourey. The film, titled Climb Dance, captured the efforts of Finnish former World Rally Champion Ari Vatanen, as he won the event in a record-breaking time with his turbocharged Peugeot 405 T16.

The 2006 race was on July 1, a change from the more common July 4 (Independence Day) running, as was the 2007 race on July 21.

Current records

1994: The Open wheel division record was set by Robby Unser at 10:05.85. He was driving a 1993 ADT/Speedway chassis powered by a Chevrolet engine.

1994: Bobby Regester achieved the record time of 11:39.17 in the Super Stock category. He was driving a 1993 Chevrolet Camaro.

2000: Per Eklund achieved the record time of 11:21.58 in his Saab 9-3 Viggen 4×4 while racing the Pikes Peak Open category.

2002: Bruce Canepa, Tandem axle Semi, stopped the clock in 13:57.83, breaking his year-old record of 13:59.96 in his 1999 Kenworth.

2003: Jeri Unser broke the Electric Vehicle record with a time of 14:33.12, in the Compact Power ER3. The previous year’s electric record was set by Tim Eckert at 15:18.6 in the car’s predecessor, the ER2.

2006: Mike Ryan topped his old record for the Single axle Semi division with a time of 12:43.67.

2006: Charles McDowell set the first record in the Pro Trucks category. His 2006 Ford F150 Pro Truck got him to the top in 14:32.97.

2007: The overall fastest time on the mountain was achieved by Nobuhiro Tajima at 10:01.408. He was in a Suzuki XL7 Hill Climb Special while racing the Unlimited category. He beat the previous record set by Rod Millen set 13 years before in 1994 of 10:04.06.

2007: The Mini Sprint record was broken by Todd Cook. He ran 11:37.62 in his 2000 Wells TCE Coyote despite a spin on the way up, bettering his own record set in 2005.

2008: Dave Kern (driver) and Allison Kern (navigator) broke the Time Attack AWD record in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX with a time of 11:48.434.

2009 Rhys Millen set a new class record in Time Attack 2WD at 12:09.397 in a 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

Current Racing Classes

Car and Truck

Unlimited – “Anything Goes” This class is for anything assuming it passes technical inspection.

Open Wheel – The traditional Pikes Peak race car. These range from Indy style cars to buggies.

Mini Sprint – Small bore Open Wheel category. Smaller and lighter with no more than 220ci (3.6 L) engines and no forced induction.

Super Stock Car – Traditional tube-frame stock cars. Must be less than 10 years old.

Pro Trucks – Purpose-built tube-frame off-road pickups and SUV’s.

Pikes Peak Open – Cars or trucks that look like a stock vehicle from the outside, but retain little of the original design.

Time Attack 4wd – Production based AWD or 4wd vehicles

Time Attack 2wd – Production based 2wd vehicles.

HPSS (High Performance Showroom Stock) – These are stock performance vehicles with upgraded safety features.

Exhibition Car/Truck- Cars and trucks that don’t fit into standard categories. Often these categories feature advances in alternative fuels or technologies.

Vintage- New category for 2008

Motorcycle and Quad

Motorcycle 1200 CC

Motorcycle 750 CC

Motorcycle Supermoto

Motorcycle Quad 500

Motorcycle 450 CC

Motorcycle 250 CC

Motorcycle Quad 450

Motorcycle Vintage

Motorcycle Sidecar

Motorcycle/Quad Exhibition

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb website

Pikes Peak Colorado website

Climb Dance at Google Video

Categories: Hillclimbing races | Sports in Colorado Springs, Colorado | Pikes Peak

Based on working, golf carts are of mainly 2 types. They are Gas golf carts and Electric golf carts. The most commonly used ones are electric and they run on rechargeable batteries. That doesn’t mean that Gas powered golf carts are bad. It is also a smart choice when its features are considered. Both electric and gas golf carts have their own advantages and disadvantages. So the decision on which one to select entirely depends upon you and your requirements.

The main factor to consider while choosing a golf cart is how much you use it. Electric golf carts run on batteries and they usually run for about 30-40 miles and give a pedal time of 2 hours on a single charge. So if you need to travel a lot on your cart, then electric carts are not a good choice. They can run out of battery especially on the long run. In such situations, gas golf carts are advantageous. They can pretty well last for a whole day. Some may purchase golf carts for farm maintenance and hunting trips. In such cases you will have to ride the cart for long distances. Electric carts won’t be a suitable choice here and you will need a gas golf cart itself.

If you want extra power out of your cart then gas golf cart is the choice. Some might need that extra bit of power for purposes like hauling, towing, climbing up steep inclines etc. Gas golf carts are also advisable in such situation.

The factor on which gas golf carts hit a set back is the cost of operation. The cost of operation of an electric golf cart is a meager 0.02$ per mile, but for a gas golf cart it is 0.10$ – 0.15$ per mile. This makes an electric golf cart much more affordable than the counterpart. The gas prices that keep on varying can affect the cost of operation of the gas cart, while that of electric carts it does not matter as electric charging is not expensive, even though the battery needs maintenance.

Electric carts are free of pollution and noise. They are quite safe to be used anywhere, but gas carts are noisy and can be hazardous in certain situations. These features make electric carts the best selling ones.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) March 23, 2006

Starting March 21, 2006, anyone who registers with beatbuggy will receive a free membership, 50mb to uploaded songs, a personal web page, preview music before downloading, and receive reviews on uploaded songs.

“I encourage all independent artists/music seekers to check out BeatBuggy.com and discover some of the world’s top independent music producers and beatmakers,” said “Duane Washington” CEO of BeatBuggy.

Currently, BeatBuggy’s website features a “Top 25” lists for artists and producers that are automatically generated from a song review system and filled with high-caliber independent music. Beats and instrumentals are grouped by genre (e.g. Rap, Blues, Electronic), location (e.g. Maryland, Poland, Texas), and production (e.g. female vocal, up-tempo, instrumental). BeatBuggy reduces the cost and time by offering artists/music seekers access to thousands of original quality beats and instrumentals from music producers and beatmakers located throughout the world.

The fact of the matter is that in the music industry an artists’ ultimate success or failure depends on the quality of their demo or album. Making the right connections can be extremely important and sometimes very costly. If an independent artists wants to hire a local music producer they can spend anywhere from $ 100 – $ 1,000 per production. If they want to hire a top producer the cost can skyrocket from $ 10,000 – $ 200,000 per production. Hiring a producer, renting a studio and mixing tracks, can take a lot of time and money. Many artists simply don’t have the resources and/or connections they need.

BeatBuggy’s also exposes artists/music seekers to different musical styles. Nearly all producers have a particular style and when artist/music seekers work with only one or two producers, they run the risk of limiting their pool of music. BeatBuggy allows artist/music seekers to work with thousands of producers, giving them unlimited exposure to a variety of musical styles. By using the beats or instrumentals purchased on BeatBuggy, independent artist can create a low-cost, high quality, legitimate album or demo to give to record companies or they can sell the CD themselves.

“This really is a golden opportunity for artists/music seekers and producers. We’ve taken the concept of finding beats and instrumentals and streamlined it, modernized it, and brought technology to it,” states Mr. Washington. We’ve created a global production community at BeatBuggy, and we welcome any new members.” Launched in October 2005, Beatbuggy has exploded into this new music-led digital environment by quickly becoming the destination point for linking up independent artists/music seekers and producers. To date over 1000 music producers have joined our community and uploaded 2000 songs. Beatbuggy takes pride in pioneering the next revolution in the online music industry.

If you’re a producer, start uploading! If you’re seeking beats or instrumentals, start downloading! And if you’re a manager or A&R person, you will never need to move away from your monitor again. If the Internet is the future of the music industry, then the future is at www.beatbuggy.com.

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Whether you’re a novice or a scratch player, you are sure to enjoy the luxury of owning your own golf cart. A golf cart is typically viewed as a small, battery-powered vehicle that can quickly transport people from one location to another. This also allows great ease of movement on large properties, such as ranches or rough acreage, and is a recommended vehicle for hunters.

Hunting is a sport that practices the pursuit of wildlife for food, trade, and even recreation. The sport has been around for centuries. In the present day, many hunting enthusiasts purchase golf carts for their hunting needs.

Using a golf cart for hunting is essential for carrying heavy hunting equipment while on the hunt. Further, there are various golf cart parts and accessories that make a great addition to any cart.

The Internet can easily bring hunters one step closer to owning a golf cart, as many online companies offer used carts, cart rentals, top-of-the-line golf cart parts and accessories for hunters.

Also, there are hunting skins that can be added to the golf cart. Baker’s Cart Supply, a leading supplier of golf cart parts and accessories, offers a camouflage seat cover and off-set designed camouflage steel rim that can be easily added to any versatile golf cart. Skins such as camouflage and other forest-like cover-ups could surely trick animals, as the cart will blend in beautifully with the surroundings.

Aside from the golf cart skins, there are unique gun racks that can hold ammunition and which can be attached to the front and back seats of the cart. This allows safe transport from one place to another. Moreover, a golf cart for hunting is helpful in locating wild animals on large and wooded pastures.

In addition to these one-of-a-kind accessories for hunting enthusiasts, Baker’s Cart Supply also sells a universal camouflage cover that fits all two-passenger carts. This is suitable to golf carts with or without windshields; it fits over the roof by rolling down the sides; it keeps golf cars clean and dry in storage; it includes a handy carrying case; and it has a four-sided camouflage enclosure and super clear PVC windows with heavy duty polyester doors. The universal drivable cover’s parts and accessories can be installed in just a few minutes with no tools needed.

Owning a golf cart can also mean many responsibilities. There is a wide variety of golf cart parts and accessories to choose from for extra pizzazz. These extra frills can range in prices according to their style and functionalities as well.

Golf cart parts and accessories can be purchased online at BakersCartSupply.com, home of the premium golf cart accessories on the market today. The website offers brush guard and bumpers, heaters and conditioners, hitches, mirrors, speed enhancements, voltage converters, hub caps, seat assemblies, as well as a selection of gift accessories that cater to all kinds of golf-cart aficionados.

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