Formula One Racing
Beginning of paper
, or F1, is known to be the most
prestigious type of auto racing in the world.
Unfortunately, in the United States F1 racing is not nearly
as popular as other motorsports such as Nascar. On a
typical Sunday afternoon if one were to flip channels on
the television, Nascar would most likely be a ....
Middle of paper
.... that takes place during an average 190-
mile Formula One race is unsurpassed by any other
motorsport. The typical racetrack consists of 2.5 miles
and 12 turns. During the lapping of this track, the 900-
horsepower 1400-pound cars can reach speeds in excess of
200 miles per hour. Even when cars capable of these speeds
are put into the hands of world-class drivers such as
Ferrari’s Michael Shumacher and McLaren’s Mika Hakkinen,
mishaps are bound to occur. This is what makes ....
------------------
Word count: 700
Page count: 3 (approximately 250 words per page)