Wild Moments on Dirt Bikes

By M. Weber

Dirt bikes are light and agile, and their races are filled with high-flying excitement. But what happens when riders lose control? Learn the details of some of the most intense moments in dirt bike racing.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: May 1, 2019
• ISBN: 9781496656872

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Wild Moments of Motorsports: Wild Moments on Dirt Bikes by M. Weber

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TITLE PAGE

INTRODUCTION: DIRT BIKE RACING

CHAPTER 1: HIDDEN INJURY

CHAPTER 2: AMERICA ENTERS DIRT BIKE RACING

CHAPTER 3: MORE THAN LUCK

CHAPTER 4: FOR THE FANS

CHAPTER 5: MAKING HISTORY

CHAPTER 6: DOWN IN THE MUD

CHAPTER 7: AIMING HIGH

CHAPTER 8: STORMY WEATHER

CHAPTER 9: FOOT OUT OF PLACE

CHAPTER 10: MAKING A NEW HISTORY

GLOSSARY

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INDEX

COPYRIGHT

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INTRODUCTION

DIRT BIKE RACING

Dirt bike racing is fast and dirty. Riders speed over jumps. They soar through the air and slam back to earth. Riders emerge from races covered in the dirt and mud. Unlike other kinds of motorsports, dirt bike riders are not protected by the outer shell of a vehicle. This makes dirt bike racing one of the most physically demanding and dangerous motorsports.

Dirt bike racing is a popular motorsport around the world. In