Outlaw Sprints

Outlaw Sprints

Author: Mike O'Leary

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781610591454

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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.


The Successful Race Car Driver

The Successful Race Car Driver

Author: Robert Metcalf

Publisher: SAE International

Published: 2000-12-15

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 0768039924

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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.


Sprint Car Racing

Sprint Car Racing

Author: Clausen-Grace

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2008-08-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1615907785

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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.


Speed Secrets II

Speed Secrets II

Author: Ross Bentley

Publisher: MotorBooks International

Published: 2003-04-28

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780760315101

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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.


How Coppola Became Cage

How Coppola Became Cage

Author: Zach Schonfeld

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2023-04-25

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 019755637X

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"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."--


Racing with Faith

Racing with Faith

Author: Danny Burton

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2018-08-01

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1973633671

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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.


Number Two Daughter

Number Two Daughter

Author: Susanna Laird Madden

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2021-01-15

Total Pages: 550

ISBN-13: 1728371228

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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.


Rodger Ward

Rodger Ward

Author: Mike O'Leary

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 2006-10-15

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 0760321779

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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.


Insiders' Guide® to Washington, D.C.

Insiders' Guide® to Washington, D.C.

Author: Jason Rich

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2010-01-26

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 1461746965

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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


Outlaw Machine

Outlaw Machine

Author: Brock Yates

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2000-05-02

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0767905164

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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.