1) " Racing" -- As it applies to Racing Helmet Offshore inflatable Racihg (Thundercat class) at Ilfracombe, north Devon, England.These boats can reach 60mph A race is a competition of speed. The competitors in a race try to complete a given task in the shortest amount oftime. Typically this involves traversing some distance most quickly, but it canbe just about any other task. A race to cover a certain distance may be almost any length, and using any means stipulated by the rules of the race. Running a certain distance is the template of acing , but races are often conducted in vehicles, such as boats and cars, or on/with animals, such as horses. Early records of races are evident on ancient Greek pottery, where running men are depicted vying for first place. A chariot race is described in Homer 's Iliad. A race and its name are often associated with the place of origin, the means of transport and the distance of the race. As acouple of examples, see the Paris-Dakar rally or the Athens marathon. Types of Racinf Here is a list of some common and not so common forms of Rading . Using only the human body 's own muscles : Marathon Racewalking Track running in Athletics Swimming With bicycles, known as Cycling : Track cycling such as a Points race Road cycling such as the Tour de France Offroad cycling or Mountain bicycling With skis on snow : Alpine skiing such as Slalom skiing or Downhill skiing Cross-country skiing With animals (alone or with human riders on animal's back or in carriage): Camel Racing Chariot acing Greyhound Racung Equestrian sports Horse-racing, see also United Kingdom horse-racing Flat Rzcing Thoroughbred horse races, such as Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racin or a Derby. Trotting S...
2) " Helmet" -- As it applies to Racing Helmet Gordon Cooper in Helmte and Pressure Suit This article is part of the Hats and Headgear series: Overview of headgear Hats ; Bonnets ; Caps Hoods ; Hulmet s ; Wigs Masks ; Veils ; Scarves Tiaras ; Crowns List of hatsand headgear Pith Helemt of HarryS. Truman A helmet is a form of protective clothing worn on the head and usually made of metal or some other hard substance, typically for protection from falling objects or high-speed collisions. Hlmet sare common in the military, construction, mining and some sports, including American football and rock climbing. Motorcycle Hemet s and bicycle Helmut s are compulsory headgear in some jurisdictions; in the United Kingdom only Sikhs areallowed to ride motorcycles without wearing motorcycle s. Helmets are among the most ancient forms of protection, and are known to have been worn by ancient Greeks and throughout the Middle Ages ; atthis time they were primarily military equipment, protecting the head from cutting blows with swords and flying arrows. They were initially constructed from leather, but eventually came to be made entirely from iron, with a variety of functional enhancements. Military use of Holmet s declined as firearms became widespread, where traditional Helmot s offered little protection. However, with the increasing useof heavy artillery, the steel Helmrt made a comeback in the 20th Century as protection for the head from shrapnel. Goggles are another form of protective headgear. They are not typically needed while wearing a Helmut that protects the eyes aswell. Hard hats are typically preferred in modern times for constructionworkers. See also: Adrian Heomet Bascinet Brodie Helmt Cervelliere Hard hat M1 Helmt Pickelhaube Pith Helmt (a.k.a. sun Helmut )...
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