The Birth of Motocross
The Birth of Motocross

Author: Robert Schleicher

Publisher: Enthusiast Books

Published: 2015-05-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781583883310

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In the Fifties and Sixties American dirt track motorcycle racing fans' attention was focused on half-mile and mile oval flat track races and the occasional TT race looped inside the half-mile tracks to include a jump. There were a few "scramble" races on tracks but the surfaces were graded and smoothed so they were more-or-less flat track races with a few more left hand turns and a jump or two. Motocross, as we know it today was the sport of Europeans. All that changed in 1968 when motocross was "imported" into America, first as the "Inter-Am" series in 1968-'69, then as the 'Trans-Am" series in 1970. Classic race tracks ranged from the movie backlot at Westlake Village and the arid Carlsbad and Saddleback Park in California to Linnville, Ohio, and Unadilla, New York, and Pepperrell, Massachusetts. The best European riders - Roger Decoster, Jeff Smith, Joel Robert, Torsten Hallman, Bengt Aberg, Arne Kring, Vic Allan, Dave Bickers and others - competed against the brash new American like Gary Bailey, Dick Mann, Marty Tripes, Brad Lackey, Jim Pomeroy, Gary Jones, Rex Stanton, Barry Higgens, Preston Petty and more. This is the story of the beginning of what has become America's #1 dirt sport.

Mind of the Demon
Mind of the Demon

Author: Larry Linkogle

Publisher: Running Press Adult

Published: 2013-06-25

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0762448903

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Larry Linkogle was a child-prodigy motocross racer who turned pro at age 15. A daredevil and rebel from the start, he quit the sport in spectacular fashion during a major national event and went home to create a new extreme sport -- Freestyle Motocross (FMX) -- marked by high-flying stunts and death-defying action. From there, the ride just got wilder. On a lark, he and a friend created The Metal Mulisha -- now a top brand in FMX -- and he was on a fast track to the good life. But after a near-fatal accident, "Link "made a series of decisions that almost finished him off for good -- getting involved in prescription drugs, drug and gun running, underground fistfighting, and other behavior that compromised his health, his relationships, and his career. After hitting rock bottom and experiencing a moment of clarity, Link began to turn things around, salvaging and strengthening the things that mattered most. Now an icon to millions of extreme sports fans, Link is well on the road to a happy ending.

MX Bikes
MX Bikes

Author: John Perritano

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780778739883

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Lets readers explore the sport and bikes of motocross.

MX Champions
MX Champions

Author: Stephen Timblin

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780778739890

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Profiles of several motocross legends, including Ricky Carmichael and Jeremy McGrath.

Moto X Best Trick
Moto X Best Trick

Author: Patrick G. Cain

Publisher: Lerner Publications ™

Published: 2017-01-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1512451622

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Did you know that the top motocross best trick riders can fly off jumps without holding on to their bikes? At the X Games best trick competition, you might see stunts like no-handers, can cans, and no-footers. Some pro best trick riders can even pull off a double backflip!

Kicking Up Dirt
Kicking Up Dirt

Author: Ashley Fiolek

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2011-06-07

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0061946486

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At nineteen, Ashley Fiolek is already the top female competitor in a tough men's sport: motocross, one of the most dangerous extreme sports in the world. Since going pro in late 2007, Fiolek has taken gold at the X Games, twice won the American Women's Motocross Championship, and become the first woman in American motocross history to be signed to a factory team—the highest echelon of industry backing. These remarkable achievements seem even more extraordinary because Fiolek was born profoundly deaf, a handicap that makes everyday life difficult . . . and competition on the track downright treacherous. But Fiolek has never let her disability stand in the way of her dreams, nor has she allowed her gender to limit her career. One of the sport's most talked-about stars, she's changing the way the industry views women. Kicking Up Dirt is the remarkable true story of Ashley Fiolek's ride to greatness—the inspiring tale of a courageous young woman's determination to succeed in the face of truly challenging obstacles.

Motocross Racers
Motocross Racers

Author: Ray Ryan

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780760312391

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In this book 30 significant examples of restored race bikes are profiled with colour photography and detailed information about the machine's race pedigree and historical significance. [From back cover].

Motocross
Motocross

Author: Anthony Sutton

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1429668865

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"Describes the sport of motocross, giving tips on race preparation, choosing equipment, racing techniques, dirt bike maintenance, and other information for how to become a skilled motocross rider"--Provided by publisher.

Off-Road Giants! - Heroes of 1960s Motorcycle Sport
Off-Road Giants! - Heroes of 1960s Motorcycle Sport

Author: Andy Westlake

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2013-03-27

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 1845845897

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A fascinating and nostalgic compilation of rider profiles written over a three year period, which originally appeared in Classic Motorcycle magazine, and is now accompanied by a new set of over 100 photographs. All of the riders featured became top achievers in their field, although, for some, it was their first interview. During the 1950s and 60s, scrambling especially drew huge crowds to meetings all across the country, and, thanks to TV coverage such as BBC Grandstand Trophy, and ITV’s World of Sport, many of the competitors featured in this book became household names. Each chapter includes the competition years of the riders, and also gives an overview of their careers, and conveys their enthusiasm for the sport.

The Big Jump
The Big Jump

Author: Travis Pastrana

Publisher: ESPN Books

Published: 2007-08-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781933060323

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Travis Pastrana, the most celebrated freestyle motocross rider in the world, knows no bounds. In 1999 he celebrated his first X Games gold by launching his bike into San Francisco Bay. Three years later, he rode straight into the Grand Canyon. On purpose. In The Big Jump: The Tao of Travis Pastrana, he makes his biggest leap yet, revealing for the first time the methods (and madness) that fuel his amazing feats. At 14 Pastrana was the youngest World Freestyle Motocross champion. At 17 he was the youngest racer ever to represent Team USA in the Motocross des Nations. Each of The Big Jump's chapters builds toward another breathtaking accomplishment, ending with the "impossible" double backflip during X Games 12 that brought Pastrana not just gold but certified legend status. With a foreword by Mat Hoffman, the godfather of BMX, The Big Jump is a fuel-injected ride into the mind and heart of Travis Pastrana.