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81) Muscle Cars
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Muscle cars are street cars with large, powerful engines capable of reaching high speeds. Classic muscle cars were made in the 1960s and 1970s. Young readers will learn about the history of muscle cars, the parts of a muscle car, and the muscle cars being built today.
82) Motocross
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Did you know that motocross bikes are small and light? They are made for going over jumps and racing on dirt tracks. Learn more about this extreme sport in Motocross, an Extreme Sports book.
83) Hot Rods
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Hot rods are modified cars with huge engines, custom paint-jobs, and high linear speeds. Readers will find out where the idea to make these cars came from and the enthusiasm that keeps them around today.
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This book has been made about the current FIA Formula 1 World Championship and expanding the current calendar, to fit a new Grand Prix in Athens into the schedule. This book proposes every, known element of hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix, for a race in the Greek Capital City and why both, the sport, and the city, should want this event to become a reality in the near future. Hopefully, this book gives the fans and anybody and everybody involved in...
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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,...
86) SuperMoto
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Supermoto combines the jumps of motocross with the speed of motorcycle racing. Readers will learn about how supermoto courses combine dirt and pavement, what equipment is needed to race, and the unique skills it takes to become a champion of supermoto.
87) Salt Flat Racers
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The fastest salt flat racers can reach speeds over 750 miles per hour! Students will learn about the salt flats, the history of salt flat racing, and the technology behind some of the fastest land vehicles on Earth.
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Lawn mowers aren't just for cutting the grass anymore. With the help of this thrilling volume, readers of many ages and levels learn all about the fascinating and unique motorsport called lawn mower racing. Competitors in this sport take an average lawn mower and amp it up into a wild, racing machine. Simple and concise text is presented in a way that is captivating. Eye-popping photographs attract and hold attention. This high-interest volume will...
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Premio Literario Deportivo "Memo Geremia" 2014
(Premio Speciale CONI)
Premio Bancarella Sport 2015
Sábado, 30-de abril de 1994, Hotel Castello. En la suite 200 transcurre la última noche de Ayrton Senna. Faltan pocas horas para el Gran Premio de San Marino y en el aire se respira tensión lúgubre. Esa misma tarde, ha muerto Roland Ratzenberger; el día anterior, Rubens Barrichello se ha salvado de milagro tras un brutal accidente durante las pruebas....
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Learn how the physics of racing can be applied to advanced track sections. We show you the rules needed for double apexes and chicanes, as well as how to link them in complex sequences. Plus, you'll learn the surprising science of optimizing straights.
Finally, the last section will really put you to the test as we break down some of the most complex corner sequences in the world. If you can solve these puzzles, you will understand how to drive anything.
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92) Dragsters
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Some dragsters can move at speeds over 300 miles per hour! These race cars race one-on-one on straight tracks. Students will discover the history of dragsters, the technology behind their high speeds, and how dragsters compete today.
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We will take you through an intuitive and fun lesson in the physics of racing, and then we'll apply it as you learn to optimize your driving technique.
We will look at real-world racetracks and provide an exact procedure to find the ideal approach all from the driver's eye point of view.
Regardless of your current level of driving experience, you can apply these methods today and remove any doubt about what you should be doing on track for good....
94) Drag Racing
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Describes drag racing and why it is only legal in a closed track. Provides information about the history of the sport, characteristics of the vehicles, important events, and famous drivers.
95) Drag Racing
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Updated for 2020. Describes drag racing and why it is only legal in a closed track. Provides information about the history of the sport, characteristics of the vehicles, important events, and famous drivers.
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The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup is a racing series in which stock car drivers compete against each other on
a variety of tracks. These drivers race at incredible speeds to determine who will be the champion. Learn more about this fascinating championship in Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, a title in the We Are the Champions series. We Are the Champions is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. Each title in the series features easy-to-read
text, stunning...
97) Sprint Cars
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Sprint cars are small, speedy race cars that can be raced on paved or dirt tracks. They can move at over 140 miles per hour! Readers will explore the history of these compact, high-powered speed machines.
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When it comes to car races, few events come close to being able to offer the excitement and notoriety of the Indianapolis 500. Since 1911, fans and drivers have flocked to Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana for this intense event. Written at a low level, this captivating narrative gives readers an accessible and in-depth look at this popular event. Attention-grabbing photographs, interesting fact boxes, and informative text will satisfy your young...