Motocross 2015

Motocross 2015
Author: Steve Casper
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2014-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 076034681X

The greatest high-flying stars of off-road racing are featured in this bestselling calendar. Spectacular images by one of the sport's leading photographers, Simon Cudby, bring to life all the action, drama, skill, and grit of this incredible sport and the riders who race on the edge of speed.

Extreme Motocross and BMX

Extreme Motocross and BMX
Author: Carla Mooney
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2019-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1725347350

Motocross and BMX racers speed over all types of terrain, including dirt tracks, muddy hills, and grassy roads. They fly over jumps and obstacles. No matter the race, the goal is the same: finish first. In this captivating book, readers who may not have access to more traditional sports will be transported into the dynamic worlds of motocross and BMX racing. They will learn about each extreme sport, the equipment used, safety precautions, and some of the sport's superstars. With vivid images and riveting descriptions, readers will be swept into the world of motocross and BMX racing.

Four-Stroke Motocross and Off-Road Performance Handbook

Four-Stroke Motocross and Off-Road Performance Handbook
Author: Eric Gorr
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2011-07-03
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0760340005

DIVThis thorough how-to manual helps the off-road motorcycle enthusiast get the most out of their machine. This one-stop reference covers everything from basic maintenance to performance modifications, including: • Engine rebuilding• Transmission rebuilding• Clutch repair and rebuilding• Big-bore kits• Cam kits and valve timing and tuning• Tuning stock suspension• Suspension revalving and kits• Jetting and tuning carburetors• Tuning electronic fuel injection• Wheels, tires, and brakes• Chains and sprockets• Cooling systems • Electrical systems/div

Minicars, Maglevs, and Mopeds

Minicars, Maglevs, and Mopeds
Author: Selima Sultana
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2016-04-18
Genre: Transportation
ISBN:

This book provides a fascinating look at the amazing diversity of forms of travel and transport around the world today in the context of cultures, politics, economics, and environment of a place. Across the timeline of human history, transportation has played a role in the migration of people and information, nation-building, economic development, environmental alteration, access to and the use of resources, and even the fall of civilizations. This single-volume reference presents more than 150 entries that describe the most up-to-date surface transport technologies and routes in use on every continent, including a broad range of road vehicles, railroads, person-powered vehicles, and even animals used for transportation. The book melds transportation geography with culture, politics, economics, and environment of place in its coverage of vehicles, transportation technologies, and some of the most famous streets, rail systems, and highways from around the world. The entries are written by transport geography scholars to be accessible to general readers without technical backgrounds. Each entry incorporates cross references that allow readers to easily find related entries, making the book ideal for conducting specific research or completing school projects.

The Adventures of Buddy the Motocross Bike

The Adventures of Buddy the Motocross Bike
Author: Kyle Burger
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1468506099

Buddy the Motocross Bike is an exciting children's book that teaches young generation about the lessons in life while giving them something to be excited about while reading a book. "Buddy Learns Confidence" is the first of many Buddy books to come.

Motocross Saved My Life

Motocross Saved My Life
Author: Brent Worrall
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2019-10-18
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1525553569

In 2011, former Canadian national champion motocross racer Brent (Airmail) Worrall, who had recently returned to the sport after a lengthy absence due to struggles with alcohol, gambling, and depression, was again in a fight to save his own life. His shot at redemption and making peace with the sport he loves was cut short by a near-fatal crash. A mechanical malfunction in mid-flight over the track’s largest jump sent him spiralling into a nose dive. He had just enough time while airborne to say, “Survive, survive, survive.” He broke his back and neck in six places, fractured his clavicle, sternum, and multiple ribs and collapsed his lungs. After flat-lining on the operating table four times, Brent’s doctors finally managed to stabilize him. He required two blood transfusions, and his doctors feared the worst. He emerged from hospital a paraplegic, given only five to ten years to live due to various complications from his accident. After losing the sport he loved many years before to the seedy underworld of depression, alcoholism, drugs, and compulsive gambling, he vowed never to let go of his lifeline passion again. Brent meticulously takes us through his troubled journey to the eventual promised land where he now sits. Along the way, he recounts his many inspirational interactions with those who helped mould his character, including Rick Hansen on his Man in Motion tour as well as looking into Terry Fox’s eyes on his Marathon of Hope. In keeping with his character as an avid sports and history enthusiast, Brent takes us back through many pertinent historical events that shaped his life and society as a whole. Two years after his accident, Brent was back at the track, this time to announce races rather than participate in them. Shortly after that, he launched the Canadian Moto Show, a live online talk-radio show, as well as a magazine, with his good friend Kevin Lefebvre. Throughout the process of giving back to the motocross community while also reinventing himself, he maintained a position as a senior writer at Motocross Performance Magazine. In 2016, he was nominated for a Coast Mental Health Courage to Come Back award. He continues to reshape his life within the sport he loves, refusing to let any of the formidable obstacles he has faced slow him down. This book is Brent’s firsthand account of his journey, written in all five senses, with the hope that his story will motivate and inspire others to see that any seemingly insurmountable obstacles can be overcome.

Ricky Carmichael

Ricky Carmichael
Author: Michael Martin
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736824385

A biography tracing the life and career of motocross racer Ricky Carmichael.

The Routledge History of American Sport

The Routledge History of American Sport
Author: Linda J. Borish
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 574
Release: 2016-10-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 1317662490

The Routledge History of American Sport provides the first comprehensive overview of historical research in American sport from the early Colonial period to the present day. Considering sport through innovative themes and topics such as the business of sport, material culture and sport, the political uses of sport, and gender and sport, this text offers an interdisciplinary analysis of American leisure. Rather than moving chronologically through American history or considering the historical origins of each sport, these topics are dealt with organically within thematic chapters, emphasizing the influence of sport on American society. The volume is divided into eight thematic sections that include detailed original essays on particular facets of each theme. Focusing on how sport has influenced the history of women, minorities, politics, the media, and culture, these thematic chapters survey the major areas of debate and discussion. The volume offers a comprehensive view of the history of sport in America, pushing the field to consider new themes and approaches as well. Including a roster of contributors renowned in their fields of expertise, this ground-breaking collection is essential reading for all those interested in the history of American sport.

The Champion

The Champion
Author: Carey Flores
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2016-09-27
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 151275739X

When #121 crashed during a motocross race on an upstate New York dirt track, no one questioned his ability and determination to get back on his bike and reclaim his position in what would be the last race of his life. Through the words of a family friend, and eye witness of the events on that fateful day, The Champion is the true story of one mans race to the Finish, and how he managed to overcome the trials and obstacles threatening him on his quest for the 2014 championship. The account of Thomas Walts life and tragic death offers insight to the difficult questions we face in the struggle of loss and grief. We can be encouraged as we find that there is hope and comfort in times of utter despair. Be inspired by Toms life, as his example shows us how we, too, can overcome lifes challenges and leave a legacy that is impossible to forget.

The Total Dirt Rider Manual

The Total Dirt Rider Manual
Author: Pete Peterson
Publisher: Weldon Owen International
Total Pages: 812
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1681880822

This essential guide from the experts at Dirt Rider magazine covers everything from riding and repair basics to motocross tricks and flips. Affordable and easy to ride, dirt bikes are a great way to enjoy the great outdoors and build riding skills. Whether you just want to enjoy a ride through the backcountry or you’re gunning for motocross stardom, this book is full of hand-on tips and tricks to get you there. The Total Dirt Rider Manual covers: Gear: Learn how to buy the right bike for you, whether you’re looking at new models or used rides; suit up for style safety, and comfort; and adapt your gear to a wide range of riding conditions. Riding: Get all the information you need to enjoy a casual day on the trails or to compete year-round. Wrenching: The best of Dirt Rider magazine’s “Dr. Dirt” feature, providing step-by-step tutorials for repairs of all kinds. Suspension: A bike’s suspension is vital, expensive to fix, and tricky to diagnose. This special section offers clear, practical tips from America’s top race-bike mechanics that could save you thousands of dollars.