Extreme Motorcycle Racing
Author: Clive Gifford
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 18
ISBN-13: 1429646152
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"World's fastest bikes! Spectacular crashes! Amazing jumps!"--P. [1] of cover.
Author: Clive Gifford
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 18
ISBN-13: 1429646152
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"World's fastest bikes! Spectacular crashes! Amazing jumps!"--P. [1] of cover.
Author: Virginia Loh-Hagan
Publisher: Cherry Lake
Published: 2016-08-01
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 1634711904
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Extreme MotoGP presents the thrills and spills of this intriguing extreme sport. The carefully written, considerate text will hold the readers' interest and allow for successful mastery and comprehension. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience, these books maintain a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance achievement and comprehension.
Author: John Hopkins
Publisher: Cassell
Published: 2021-09-02
Total Pages: 321
ISBN-13: 1788403290
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Injury. Adrenaline. Addiction. These are the things that fuelled one man's race to international stardom as he pushed boundaries and took life on and off the bike to the limits. Starting out as a talented youth riding the desert tracks of California, his reckless nature and incredible talent earned him a position in the rarefied world of professional motorcycle racing. Despite the success in his professional life, his personal life was crumbling around him - John was battling with depression and temptation, which began to threaten his career, health and marriage, ultimately bringing him to a life of alcoholism, addiction and even smuggling. In his remarkable memoir, one of the world's most renowned riders takes us on a raw and unique journey to the extremes of fast living. John 'Hopper' Hopkins is an icon for motorsport fans worldwide. He won't let anything hold him back. He has broken almost every bone in his body (twice), suffered a bleed on the brain, and had a finger amputated... yet he continued to race. Finally, at the age of 35 - with his latest crash at Brands Hatch in 2017 putting him in rehab for two years - he decided to hang up his helmet. Leathered tells the incredible story of an unparalleled career. From bone-crunching injuries and alcohol-fuelled antics to the breakdown of his marriage, it unveils the true stories behind the lurid headlines.
Author: Jeff Mapua
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2015-07-15
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 1499435495
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The captivating, fast-paced world of motorsports gets an in-depth view in this resource that covers everything from motocross to speedboat racing to aerial acrobatics. Vivid photographs illustrate each offshoot of motorsports, including a brief history of the sport, important people who helped shape the sport, and details about some of the fastest and most high-endurance competitions. For those interested in getting started in any of these sports, the book includes resources about the type of equipment needed, the importance of getting proper training, and how to find local motorsport racing associations and local competitions.
Author: Mari Schuh
Publisher: Amicus Ink
Published: 2017-02-07
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781681521350
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A perfectly age-appropriate introduction to reading informational text, the Let's Race series brings the excitement of vehicles and racing to kids just learning to read. Up-close action photographs, carefully leveled text, and controlled vocabulary provide reading practice about "real stuff" for emergent readers. A photo-illustrated book for beginning readers that tells the story of a motocross race. Who will win this dirt bike race? Includes a photo diagram.
Author: Hedley J. Cox
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Published: 2015-05-14
Total Pages: 329
ISBN-13: 1480816159
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →United States motorcycle enthusiasts can learn a lot by looking to their peers in Europe, which has as rich a history as they do. Hedley J. Cox was living in England when he became involved in racing in the early 1950s. An engineer of the first order, he raced and designed machines and traveled with a team to International Grand Prix meetings in Europe. In this behind-the-scenes look at the world of motorcycle racing, youll learn the answers to questions such as: How does management politics affect racing? Why did British motorcycle manufacturers lose the spirit of adventure that is so necessary in racing? What happened when that sense of adventure was lost? He also examines the state of racing in the Canada, where he raced for a big manufacturer after moving to the United States. At every turn and curve, he encouraged others to embrace new ideas to beat competitors. Join the author on a fascinating journey that spans thousands of miles with three different manufacturers with A Guide to Motorcycle Racing.
Author: Lori Polydoros
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2013-07
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 1476501211
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"Describes safety features and rules governing different types of motorcycle races, including Moto Grand Prix races, supermoto races, and enduro races"--Provided by publisher.
Author: Wil Mara
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Published: 2013-08-01
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 1608708616
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Eye-catching photographs and a fun, engaging narrative explain the extreme sport of Motocross. Cliffhangers, Lazyboys, and Whips; all kinds of cool tricks await readers as they learn about important safety tips, training, and equipment.
Author: Janet Slingerland
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Published: 2020-01-01
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 1541592840
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Start your engines and get ready to learn all about the exciting world of motorcycle racing! Readers will be turning the pages to discover the history of motorcycle racing, what a typical race day looks like, and more about the sport.
Author: I. G. Edmonds
Publisher: Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
Published: 1977
Total Pages: 198
ISBN-13: 9780030176869
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Discusses aspects of motorcycle racing such as bike selection, riding techniques, and types of competitions.