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Racing Colours are histories of a nation's motor racing drivers, designers, manufacturers and teams. German Racing Silver is the story of the legendary "Silver Arrows".

Racers and volunteers from around the world flock to Whitehorse in northern Canada every year for the Yukon River Quest, an epic 740 kilometre (460 mile) river race.

French car manufacturer Peugeot won on home turf after beating Audi in the Le Mans 24 Hour Race.

Beginning and ending in Chamonix every August, this running race that covers 9400 meters of altitude tours Mont Blanc through France, Italy and Switzerland.

Five weeks down, five more to go and the competition for Last Man Standing is still an exciting nail biting free-for-all.

Amateur drivers who ignore such restrictions as seat-belt laws and speed limits could learn from several events in the lives of the racing drivers.

This isn't a gentle pedal but a race against time. This six-day challenge is a race against time for the cyclists and a race against the spread of HIV/AIDS for many more

Starting January 3, 2009, the thirty-year old Dakar Rally will be held on South American soil for the first time; 49 nationalities, 530 teams, and 6000 miles to cover.

Each Olympics the International Olympic Committee announces new races, disciplines and sports for the competition programme and this year is no exception.

At the time of his career-ending accident, Wayne Rainey looked set to win his fourth 500cc title. The US bike racer was the man to beat in early 1990s Grand Prix racing.

Named for Queen Victoria, the Queen's Plate is the oldest, continuously-run horse race in North America. The annual race is open to Canadian-bred horses only.

Disney offers four options for middle distance specialists who enjoy these 13.1 mile races. Races are held at Walt Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in California.

It is often forgotten that motor racing started in France and French teams have a long and distinguished history. Some of the original French teams are still competing.

Having progressed through the ranks in Karting, and graduated to car racing, the future champion has made all the right decisions. Is he ready to become a professional?

The climate in Alaska can be a little inhospitable for both men and women. But women have thrived here, putting a softer glow on the days of the gold rush.

After a short F1 career with the Fittipaldi team Ingo Hoffman became a stock car racing legend in his native Brazil.

Six more athletes from the US and UK push themselves to the limit and compete against each other in some of the world's most brutal tribal sports.

How to calculate the average speed of runners in races of various distances from 100 meters to 100 miles. How fast is the world's fastest man or woman?

Taiwan Film Days, a three-day November showcase sponsored by the S.F. Film Society, brings to San Francisco the newest films from a relatively unknown Asian cinema.

Caffeine can do so much more than just keep you awake; it may help you better tolerate the pain and aid you to put more effort during your endurance challenge.

As herbivores, horses have acute senses of hearing, smell and sight - coupled with speed and agility, their major defences against falling prey to a hunter.