Motorcycle Drag Racing Secrets


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Motorcycle racing is a fascinating sport and with these tips and techniques, you will win more races, go faster and make your time at the track more fun! This book is not just for drag racers. It is for anyone that races a motorcycle. Learn how to prepare your bike and yourself for the best E.T.'s and most consistent passes you can make. Included throughout are special "Drag Racer Secrets and "Race Tips." If you want to take your motorcycle racing to the next level, bring home more trophies and money, this book is for you! Included with the book is a special bonus section - "How to Make your Bike Fast For Less Than $1000" Enjoy the "Special Racer Tips Section" for interviews with some of the nations top motorcycle drag racers such as Rickey Gadson, Richard Gadson, Larry "Spiderman" McBride, Chris Hand, Keith Lynn, Ray Price, Jeremy Teasley, Ryan Schnitz, Ashon "Capo" Dickerson and many others. Mark E. Dotson has set or reset 16 Land Speed Records including 2 World Records and is the winner of The Fastest Street Legal Motorcycle for 2012 in the Throttle Nation Street Bike Shootout at 223.8! His top speed is 229.35 which earned him the title, The Fastest Nitrous Motorcycle in the Standing Mile.




When the Light Turns Green


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This complete guide to building and operating high-performance drag racing motorcycles includes information on building and maintaining the engine, fuel system, electrical system, and gearing. Handy tips help you mentally prepare for racing, and a quick course on drag racing techniques with photos illustrate correct form and position. Plus, sections show you how to find sponsors, sanctioning groups and classes. Sftbd., 8 x 10, 160 pgs., 300 b&w ill.




Motorcycle Drag Racing


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How to Drag Race


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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.




Drag Racing


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"Provides comprehensive information on the history, the famous faces, the design, and the performance of the amazing machines behind Drag Racing"--Provided by publisher.




Secrets of Speed


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The process of building 4-stroke engines to a professional standard, from selecting materials and planning work, right through to methods of final assembly and testing, written for the DIY engine builder in an easy-to-understand style, and supported by approximately 200 photographs and original drawings. Containing five engine inspection and build sheets, and the contact details of approximately 45 specialist manufacturers and motorsport suppliers, the book explains build methods common to all 4-stroke engines, rather than specific makes or models. An essential purchase for all engine-building enthusiasts.




Riding in the Zone


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Riding motorcycles is fun, but author Ken Condon maintains that there is a state of consciousness to be achieved beyond the simple pleasure of riding down the road. Riding in the Zone helps riders find that state of being. It's the experience of being physically and mentally present in the moment, where every sense is sharply attuned to the ride. Your mind becomes silent to the chatter of daily life, and everyday problems seem to dissolve. You feel a deeper appreciation for life. Your body responds to this state of being with precise, fluid movements, you feel in balance, your muscles are relaxed, and it seems as though every input you make is an expression of mastery. This is "the Zone." Condon identifies all of the factors that affect entering the Zone and addresses each one individually, from the development of awareness and mental skills to mastering physical control of the motorcycle. At the end of each chapter are drills designed to transform the book's ideas into solid, practical riding skills. Riding in the Zone takes riders to the next level in their skill set.




Motorcycle GP Racing in the 1960s


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This book examines the classic period of Grand Prix racing from 1960 to 1969, and the men and machines involved. Covering the emergence of the Japanese factories and the struggle for supremacy between 2- and 4-stroke technologies, it is a fascinating exploration of the last decade of 'traditional' Grand Prix racing, before significant events changed the nature of the sport forever.




Harley-Davidson Drag Racing


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There is nothing like the sound of two Harley-Davidsons leaving the line to get your adrenaline pumping. Harley-Davidson Drag Racing uses over 300 color photos and 144 pages to capture that same raw energy of unleashed V-twin power. From your neighbor’s Sportster to the Top Fuel machines, the bikes are all here. Each chapter describes one of sixteen classes, with pictures of the bikes and an explanation of the rules that make that class unique. Sidebars scattered throughout the book take the action inside the pits. Meet the riders capable of turning a 6 second quarter mile, the mechanics that keep it all running at 200 miles per hour, and the track officials who make each event possible. With an abundance of color photos, Harley-Davidson Drag Racing is a visual feast. Whether you just want to drink in the action or learn more about the bikes and the classes, this book is sure to satisfy that need for speed.