Author : Mike O'Leary
Publisher :
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 17,26 MB
Release :
Category : Automobile racing
ISBN : 9781610591454
Outlaw Sprints is an introduction to the exciting and unique world ruled by these incredible winged sprint cars. It traces the history of the cars and takes you to a night at the races. You'll also learn about the sport's top events and race tracks.
Author : Robert Metcalf
Publisher : SAE International
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 49,85 MB
Release : 2000-12-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0768039924
From driving to car preparation to dealing with sponsors, The Successful Race Car Driver details the lessons that need to be learned to succeed in today's racing environment. All drivers, from those who consider racing a hobby to those who wish to embark on a professional career, will find valuable tips and techniques that will help make them faster drivers, and help them avoid pitfalls along the way.
Author : Clausen-Grace
Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 36,4 MB
Release : 2008-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1615907785
Explains Sprint Car Racing And Describes Why Some Cars Have Wings. Readers Learn How The Cars Are Made, Why They Have Wings, And How Much They Cost.
Author : Ross Bentley
Publisher : MotorBooks International
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 40,29 MB
Release : 2003-04-28
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780760315101
Discover the secrets that will make you a faster and more successful racecar driver with this up-to-date insight into the latest techniques in racing. Professional driver and driving coach Ross Bentley, reveals what it takes to be fast and win races at the highest levels. Chock full of diagrams and concise "speed secrets," Bentley has created an all-new approach to learning and perfecting the ideal line around the racetrack. He teaches you how to turn errors into more speed, left-foot braking techniques, as well as three sure-fire ways to lower your best lap time. Ross Bentley, who is the author of Speed Secrets, Inner Speed Secrets, and Bob Bondurant on Race Kart Driving, was a driver for the winning SRPII team at the Rolex 24 Hour race at Daytona. Ross is a member of Team Seattle, which also took home second place in SRPII. The two Team Seattle cars finished 7th and 8th overall in a field of 44 cars.
Author : Zach Schonfeld
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 22,49 MB
Release : 2023-04-25
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 019755637X
"How Coppola Became Cage chronicles Nicolas Cage's early career and rise to fame, examining the formative performances that made him an icon of independent cinema in the 1980s and early 1990s. Drawing on more than 100 new interviews with Cage's collaborators-including filmmakers David Lynch, John Patrick Shanley, Mike Figgis, Martha Coolidge, and Amy Heckerling-this book offers a revealing portrait of Cage's origin story as a member of the Coppola family, his early roles in low-budget teen films, and his rise to stardom with memorable performances in cult films like Raising Arizona, Moonstruck, and Wild at Heart. The book examines how Cage drew on influences as eclectic as silent cinema and German Expressionism while displaying an intense commitment to his performances both on- and off-screen. The book demystifies the actor's onscreen eccentricities and argues that his commercial failures are as interesting as his successes. How Coppola Became Cage meticulously traces Cage's career from 1981, when he was a young drama student at Beverly Hills High, to 1995, when he gave an Oscar-winning performance as a suicidal alcoholic in Leaving Las Vegas."--
Author : Danny Burton
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 21,30 MB
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1973633671
On the surface, auto racing and faith would not be two subjects that go together. But after reading Racing with Faith, one will see how the two can come together to offer readers different ways to look at racing and faith. The twenty-two stories that make up Racing with Faith end with Bible verses that join racing and faith together.
Author : Susanna Laird Madden
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 30,88 MB
Release : 2021-01-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1728371228
A military officer and his wife, along with their three daughters, travel to and live in several states and foreign countries. The middle daughter, who derived her nickname Shizukosan after living in Japan, was also tagged Number Two Daughter, as her family lovingly referred to her throughout her life. This is not just a tale, but many tales -- or vignettes -- of the author's life as a Military Brat. It then continues on with her memories, trials, and blessings, expressed in a humorous manner. The vignettes separate each decade into brief, individually titled bites, making it convenient when you want a quick read. Poignant. Entertaining. Educational. Humorous. Those words describe Number Two Daughter. Susanna invites you to sit back, relax, and take a front row seat in this movie of her life.
Author : Mike O'Leary
Publisher : Motorbooks International
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 23,7 MB
Release : 2006-10-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0760321779
Kansas-born Rodger Ward was a P-38 fighter pilot in World War II, then made his name in racing by starring on the budding Southern California sprint car scene. He raced from 1948 - 1966 and he was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1992. This work embodies the post-war era of open wheel racing in the US.
Author : Jason Rich
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 18,66 MB
Release : 2010-01-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1461746965
Majestic monuments and memorials. Renowned museums. Top-notch restaurants and hotels. A truly world-class town. • A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike • Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations • How to live & thrive in the area—from recreation to relocation • Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children’s activities
Author : Brock Yates
Publisher : Crown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 17,45 MB
Release : 2000-05-02
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0767905164
The legendary story of Harley-Davidson's rise to power--not only as an international industry leader but as an American cultural icon. How did the Harley-Davidson motorcycle, originally a machine for casual riders, evolve into a symbol of defiance and liberation? An embellished 1947 Life magazine article about a California town terrorized by gangs of motorcycle punks changed the world's perception of motorcycles from sporty machines to menaces-to-society, and as the loudest and heaviest bikes on the market, Harley-Davidsons were considered the baddest of them all. Outlaw Machine chronicles the fascinating social history that built Harley-Davidson's reputation--including the rise of Hell's Angels and the counterculture classic Easy Rider--and, more entrancing still, the bike's and its company's storybook rise to international fame and popularity. Written by renowned automotive journalist Brock Yates, Outlaw Machine is the definitive book on the Harley-Davidson and its place in American culture.
