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"Young readers will love this exciting, in-depth yet accessible look at monster trucks, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and how they crush puny cars under their enormous tires"--Provided by publisher.

Choppers are custom-made motorcycles. Very few choppers are built for racing or trail riding. Instead, they are designed to cruise the roads in style. Discover the history, design, and features of these stylish vehicles in Choppers, part of the Let's Ride series.

Indy cars are built for racing. They are similar to Formula 1 cars, but run on oval tracks. Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the best known of the oval tracks. Discover the history, design, and features of these impressive vehicles in Indy Cars, part of the Let's Ride series.

Professional drag racing has four major classes. The fastest drag racers in the world are the Top Fuel class. Top Fuel cars have large rear wheels and small front wheels. Discover the history, design, and features of these exceptionally fast vehicles in Dragsters, part of the Let's Ride series.

Hot rodding began as a way to bring new life to old cars. It allowed young people to own cars without spending a lot of money. Today's hot rods are part art and part mechanical wonder, and they are no longer cheap. Discover the history, design, and features of these eye-catching vehicles in Hot Rods, part of the Let's Ride series.

Visit the racetrack in this book to see fast cars compete against each other. Race cars have powerful engines and fearless drivers. Zoom through this book and discover different types of race cars and how they work!

With racing, as with almost any pursuit, being the best entails having a clear idea of what the best is--having a mental model that instructs and motivates and inspires. That's where Speed Secrets 6 comes in. Drawing on his extensive experience as a competitive driver and coach, author Ross Bentley helps the aspiring professional and the ambitious amateur develop the mental model that is essential for successful racing. His book reviews the techniques...

'There were always just the two of them, Robert and Liam, and there wasn't one weekend when Robert went racing that Liam wasn't with him. They were a formidable force, and Robert only needed Liam in his corner, he didn't need anyone else.' Louise Dunlop, Robert's widow When road racing fan Liam Beckett offered a young Robert Dunlop the use of a workshop at his house in Ballymoney, he didn't realise that that it would change both of their lives forever....

Detailing 65 years of NASCAR history, this lively book explores the personalities, events, and facts every stock car racing fan should know. Important nicknames, dates, and acheivements round out this fan handbook. This guide to all things NASCAR also includes a list of must-do NASCAR-related activities, such as making a pilgrimage to the birthplace of Dale Earnhardt, exploring the hidden gems of major racing venues, and visiting lesser-known museums...

A detailed guide book of off-road driving in the desert. Tips and practical advice on what to do before considering taking the plunge into the beautiful sport of off road driving. Checklists and detailed graphic descriptions on driving techniques with a predominant sense of safety in order to enjoy the sport. A must have guide for anyone considering a venture into the outdoors with their 4x4.