By LYRA SOLOCHEK, St. Petersburg Times

The death of Peter Lenz has sparked debates about children and motorsports.

Lenz, who recently had turned 13, became the youngest racer to die at the century-old Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday when he was hit by another driver after falling off his motorcycle during a warmup lap.

The long Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner, and many families will be hitting the road for a getaway. But hours in the car can be dreary for both the driver and passengers. Here are some products that might help make the trip more manageable.

Kurgo Auto Tray Table

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It's pollen season again, and the cars are crying out for some TLC. So grab your sponge and bucket, a hose with a shutoff nozzle, and get to work. We recently talked to Michael Deddo, a senior research chemist for Turtle Wax, for some advice on car washing.
What is the best way to maintain our cars?

Don't trash those unwanted things sitting around the house. Instead, put them out on the "cyber-curb" for someone to pick up. In addition to listing in the free section on craigslist.org, here are three Web sites that encourage recycling.

More drivers are switching to hybrid vehicles to get better fuel efficiency but, like all other cars, they require regular maintenance and repairs. You can take them to a regular mechanic for routine work, but hybrid-certified mechanics are essential for more extensive work, especially related to the high-voltage electrical system.