Tag Archive for ‘driving’

Why Competing is Good, and How It Makes All of Us Better — a Champion’s Perspective

I think I was six years old when my interest in driving started. Well, at least that’s when my dad had me driving around our farm on various pieces of equipment. He just threw me out there and let me go. I had to think and react on my feet and learn in real time, [...]

Texting While Driving – When Common Sense Takes A Back Seat

Most people would agree that a driving habit which makes you 23 more times likely to become involved in a traffic crash is inherently extremely dangerous.  Common sense would tell you to avoid at all costs any activity that puts you at such serious risk.  Yet only 38 U.S. states have so far taken steps [...]

Would You Drive the Length of a Football Field Without Looking at the Road?

If you are a track and field fan, as I am, you know that Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is the fastest human being on earth.  Some say that the man can really fly! The three-time Olympic gold medalist personally holds the world records in the 100 and 200 meter dashes.  His speedy accomplishments have spawned [...]