Pro Stock Motorcycle Dragsters
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1433947064
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Learn about pro stock motorcycles in drag racing.
Pro Stock Dragsters
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1433947021
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Learn about pro stock cars in drag racing.
Don "The Snake" Prudhomme: My Life Beyond the 1320
Publisher: CarTech Inc
ISBN: 1613255187
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Don "The Snake" Prudhomme reveals for the first time ever his incredible life and career on and off of the drag strip.
Imagine spending a year with Don "The Snake" Prudhomme, having coffee together and talking about his life, his racing, his friends, and his family. He’d tell you about how he rose from being a high school drop-out who was painting cars to a respected Top Fuel dragster driver and successful businessman. You’d hear how he toured the country with Tommy Ivo and "The Hawaiian" Roland Leong, racing all the legends from "Big Daddy" Don Garlits to "The Golden Greek" [Chris] Karamesines. He'd say how he met Tom McEwen and recall how they became the Snake and the Mongoose, leading to a career in Funny Cars that netted him four championships in a row. He'd talk about the thrill of first wins and owning his own teams but also the struggles of bad seasons, crashes and fires, broken parts, and broken contracts. Along the way, he’d speak about the people in his life, such as engine-builder Keith Black and NHRA president Wally Parks, and those who were killed in the wild and unpredictable sport of nitro racing. It wouldn’t be only racing, though. Prudhomme would share lessons he learned about business and life from such varied sources as a neighbor in Granada Hills to Ford GT40 driver Dan Gurney. He also would talk about the importance of family: how his wife, Lynn, and daughter, Donna, changed his world and how finding out about his African-American roots opened his eyes to a culture and inheritance he’d always wanted. This is the experience you’ll get in Don "The Snake" Prudhomme: My Life Beyond the 1320.
Pete Hill--A Legend on Two Wheels: World's Fastest Knucklehead
Publisher: Wolfgang Publications
ISBN: 9781941064535
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Thousands of drag race fans remember Pete Hill--the humble and very successful racer from Greenville, South Carolina. Without a big sponsor and riding a blown, fuel-burning Knucklehead, Pete Hill not only beat the other Harleys but he also beat the Kawasakis. And all with an obsolete V-Twin design that went out of production in 1948. Written by his one-person pit crew, his wife Jackie Hill, this book follows Pete's career from his first Knucklehead-powered four-wheel dragster to his ascension to motorcycle Top Fuel. Jackie tells the story like it was. The joy of winning and the hard lumps that came before the wins. The long nights on the road, the struggle to find pushrods that don't bend (make your own), and risk of learning how to mix Nitromethane. Pete Hill was and is the real deal who had no big sponsors. Pete built his own bikes and won with an outdated engine design: the Knucklehead. Jackie walks the reader through each setback and each win. She puts you right in the middle of the action. Reading Jackie's book is like going back in time with a pit pass for hundreds of drag races.
How to Drag Race
Publisher: CarTech Inc
ISBN: 1932494472
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Whether you're bracket racing your daily driver, tuning the new suspension setup on your weekend bracket racer, or competing in one of many pro classes, drag racing is the participation motorsport of choice. McKenna uses over 300 color photos to show you what to expect your first time out, how to set your street or racecar up for consistency and speed, and driving technique for enthusiasts at all levels. He talks tires, safety equipment, driving aids like line-locks and delay boxes, choosing a class, and advanced racer math. Special sections detail how to maximize your current setup and strategy bracket racing success.
Smokin' Dragsters and Funny Cars
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1622851595
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
This fun volume explores the personalities, the history, and the crazy cars associated with the wild world of drag racing. Readers get a look into the different types of drag racing, and a "day at the races" for an exciting you-are-there feeling.
The World's Fastest Dragsters
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780736815000
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Examines the excitement, the history, the regulations, the types of cars, and the notable drivers of drag racing.
Pro Stock
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
ISBN: 1629680192
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to pro stock motorcycling. Readers will learn what a pro stock bike is and about the history of pro stock. Pro stock bike components are discussed, including the forks, engine, chassis, tires, wheels, brakes, and wheelie bars. Competitions and burnouts are covered, as is safety gear. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving future pro stock riders excited about extreme motorcycling! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Funny Car Dragsters
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 143394698X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Learn about how fast funny cars can go and why they are funny.
NASCAR Die-Cast
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781585980697
Category : Die-cast toys
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
-- An overview of NASCAR RM Winston Cup racing -- Die-cast collectibles for some of the top Winston Cup Series drivers -- Biographies for some of the biggest names in auto racing -- Up-to-date secondary market values