Author: Bill Holder
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
ISBN: 9781583882436
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Four-wheel-drive trucks compete in many types of motorsports where no car would dare show its face. To realize the ultimate potential of a competitive truck, many off-road activities are fitted to four-wheel-drive trucks to race on mud, rock and sand. These trucks are shown in action: there’s nothing like four heavy-lugged tires clawing for traction and throwing up clouds of dirt and rocks, “Tough Trucks” navigating jumps, water and obstacle courses, Monster Trucks in flight, trucks drag racing through sand, mud and uphill, 4x4s pulling the heaviest loads possible, the ultra-slow rock-climbing trucks racing to get over the toughest of obstacles requiring a delicate touch on the throttle and a skilled use of the suspension system, and Trail Riding which combines a number of rock-climbing obstacles over the length of an off-road trail.
4x4 Offroad Racing Trucks
Author: Bill Holder
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
ISBN: 9781583882436
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Four-wheel-drive trucks compete in many types of motorsports where no car would dare show its face. To realize the ultimate potential of a competitive truck, many off-road activities are fitted to four-wheel-drive trucks to race on mud, rock and sand. These trucks are shown in action: there’s nothing like four heavy-lugged tires clawing for traction and throwing up clouds of dirt and rocks, “Tough Trucks” navigating jumps, water and obstacle courses, Monster Trucks in flight, trucks drag racing through sand, mud and uphill, 4x4s pulling the heaviest loads possible, the ultra-slow rock-climbing trucks racing to get over the toughest of obstacles requiring a delicate touch on the throttle and a skilled use of the suspension system, and Trail Riding which combines a number of rock-climbing obstacles over the length of an off-road trail.
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
ISBN: 9781583882436
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Four-wheel-drive trucks compete in many types of motorsports where no car would dare show its face. To realize the ultimate potential of a competitive truck, many off-road activities are fitted to four-wheel-drive trucks to race on mud, rock and sand. These trucks are shown in action: there’s nothing like four heavy-lugged tires clawing for traction and throwing up clouds of dirt and rocks, “Tough Trucks” navigating jumps, water and obstacle courses, Monster Trucks in flight, trucks drag racing through sand, mud and uphill, 4x4s pulling the heaviest loads possible, the ultra-slow rock-climbing trucks racing to get over the toughest of obstacles requiring a delicate touch on the throttle and a skilled use of the suspension system, and Trail Riding which combines a number of rock-climbing obstacles over the length of an off-road trail.
Chassis Engineering
Author: Herb Adams
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781557880550
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
In most forms of racing, cornering speed is the key to winning. On the street, precise and predictable handling is the key to high performance driving. However, the art and science of engineering a chassis can be difficult to comprehend, let alone apply. Chassis Engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and apply to any project. Hundreds of photos and illustrations illustrate what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power on and off the track.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781557880550
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
In most forms of racing, cornering speed is the key to winning. On the street, precise and predictable handling is the key to high performance driving. However, the art and science of engineering a chassis can be difficult to comprehend, let alone apply. Chassis Engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and apply to any project. Hundreds of photos and illustrations illustrate what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power on and off the track.
Essential Off-road RC Racer's Guide
Author: Dave B. Stevens
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648581147
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
A full-colour guide to electric radio control Off-road vehicles (1/10 and 1/8 scale). It contains everything you need to know from basic how-to guides to advanced techniques used by world champions. Everything you need to drive faster is in this book whether you're a beginner, club racer or pro driver. Step-by-step guides to reducing your lap times, advice for every setup option, checklists, and more. Written with the support of IFMAR World Champions Bruno Coelho (2-time 4WD winner) and Billy Easton (2WD winner). Includes Tech Talks by Ray Munday (Australian 2WD & 4WD Champion). Also available as an eBook.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648581147
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
A full-colour guide to electric radio control Off-road vehicles (1/10 and 1/8 scale). It contains everything you need to know from basic how-to guides to advanced techniques used by world champions. Everything you need to drive faster is in this book whether you're a beginner, club racer or pro driver. Step-by-step guides to reducing your lap times, advice for every setup option, checklists, and more. Written with the support of IFMAR World Champions Bruno Coelho (2-time 4WD winner) and Billy Easton (2WD winner). Includes Tech Talks by Ray Munday (Australian 2WD & 4WD Champion). Also available as an eBook.
Mud Truck Racing
Author: Brian Howell
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 1467724521
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Do you like fast trucks and loud engines? How about buckets of mud flying in all directions? If yes, then mud truck racing is for you! Big trucks tear through mud bogs on their way to glory. Bog racing is not for the faint of heart or for people who like to stay clean. The mess and thrill of mud truck races will make you glad to get dirty. Enter the Dirt and Destruction Sports Zone to learn about the history, organizations, technology, and the important drivers connected to mud truck racing. You'll learn: • How much water, sand, and dirt are used to make mud bogs. • Which driver finished a 200-foot (61-meter) mud race in just 2.110 seconds. • How drivers have upgraded engines and fuel to give trucks more horsepower. • How mud truck racing started and who the best drivers are. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 1467724521
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Do you like fast trucks and loud engines? How about buckets of mud flying in all directions? If yes, then mud truck racing is for you! Big trucks tear through mud bogs on their way to glory. Bog racing is not for the faint of heart or for people who like to stay clean. The mess and thrill of mud truck races will make you glad to get dirty. Enter the Dirt and Destruction Sports Zone to learn about the history, organizations, technology, and the important drivers connected to mud truck racing. You'll learn: • How much water, sand, and dirt are used to make mud bogs. • Which driver finished a 200-foot (61-meter) mud race in just 2.110 seconds. • How drivers have upgraded engines and fuel to give trucks more horsepower. • How mud truck racing started and who the best drivers are. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!
4-wheel Freedom
Author: Brad DeLong
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780873648912
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Whether you're thinking about buying a 4-wheel drive vehicle or are already an experienced 4WDer, there is something in this complete guide for you. Learn how to drive on snow, ice, rocks, mud and hills, plus how to choose and use off-road tires, winches and other specialty gear. Every 4WD owner should own this handy book.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780873648912
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Whether you're thinking about buying a 4-wheel drive vehicle or are already an experienced 4WDer, there is something in this complete guide for you. Learn how to drive on snow, ice, rocks, mud and hills, plus how to choose and use off-road tires, winches and other specialty gear. Every 4WD owner should own this handy book.
Bronco Racing
Author: John Elkin
Publisher: CarTech Inc
ISBN: 1613255969
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Stuffed with never-before-seen photography, stories, and race results, Bronco Racing: Ford’s Legendary 4x4 in Off-Road Competition is the most definitive publication ever on this marque’s racing success! In 1965, legendary builder and off-road aficionado Bill Stroppe was one of the first to test the new Bronco in off-road conditions. In March 1966, Stroppe introduced his racing Bronco to the press at the Bronco Roundup, where racing ace Ray Harvick pounded the Santa Ana river bottom with his tuned machine to win Top Eliminator at the Four-Wheel-Drive Grand Prix at Riverside, and the rest is history. Ford’s Bronco dominated the off-road racing scene and captured coveted titles in the Mint 400, Baja 500, and dirt racing’s crowning achievement: the Mexican 1000/Baja 1000. As the first-generation Bronco gave way to the second-generation machine (1978), racing Broncos continued to devour the competition until Ford pulled the plug on the rig in 1996. Complementing the legendary Broncos featured here, you will also hear the tales of their wranglers, including Parnelli Jones, Rod Hall, Larry Minor, Shelby Hall, James Garner, Don Barlow, James Duff, Bill Rush, and the aforementioned Ray Harvick and Bill Stroppe. The infamous mounts covered include Big Oly/Crazy Colt, Pony, Big Hoss, Crazy Horse, Stove, and Colt. Diligently penned by Bronco racing historian John Elkin, this book is the most comprehensive collection of historical accuracy ever authored on this subject. Pull your belts tight and wipe your goggles clean one last time with Bronco Racing: Ford’s Legendary 4x4 in Off-Road Competition!
Publisher: CarTech Inc
ISBN: 1613255969
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Stuffed with never-before-seen photography, stories, and race results, Bronco Racing: Ford’s Legendary 4x4 in Off-Road Competition is the most definitive publication ever on this marque’s racing success! In 1965, legendary builder and off-road aficionado Bill Stroppe was one of the first to test the new Bronco in off-road conditions. In March 1966, Stroppe introduced his racing Bronco to the press at the Bronco Roundup, where racing ace Ray Harvick pounded the Santa Ana river bottom with his tuned machine to win Top Eliminator at the Four-Wheel-Drive Grand Prix at Riverside, and the rest is history. Ford’s Bronco dominated the off-road racing scene and captured coveted titles in the Mint 400, Baja 500, and dirt racing’s crowning achievement: the Mexican 1000/Baja 1000. As the first-generation Bronco gave way to the second-generation machine (1978), racing Broncos continued to devour the competition until Ford pulled the plug on the rig in 1996. Complementing the legendary Broncos featured here, you will also hear the tales of their wranglers, including Parnelli Jones, Rod Hall, Larry Minor, Shelby Hall, James Garner, Don Barlow, James Duff, Bill Rush, and the aforementioned Ray Harvick and Bill Stroppe. The infamous mounts covered include Big Oly/Crazy Colt, Pony, Big Hoss, Crazy Horse, Stove, and Colt. Diligently penned by Bronco racing historian John Elkin, this book is the most comprehensive collection of historical accuracy ever authored on this subject. Pull your belts tight and wipe your goggles clean one last time with Bronco Racing: Ford’s Legendary 4x4 in Off-Road Competition!
Mustang by Design
Author: James Dinsmore
Publisher: CarTech Inc
ISBN: 1613254075
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial} Without question, the 1964-1/2 Mustang is one of the most important and influential cars in automotive history. When Ford launched the Mustang, it created an automotive revolution. Award-winning designer and stylist Gale Halderman was at the epicenter of the action at Ford, and, in fact, his initial design sketch formed the basis of the new Mustang. He reveals his involvement in the project as well as telling the entire story of the design and development of the Mustang. Authors and Mustang enthusiasts James Dinsmore and James Halderman go beyond the front doors at Ford into the design center, testing grounds, and Ford facilities to get the real, unvarnished story. Gale Halderman offers a unique behind-the-scenes perspective and firsthand account of the inception, design, development, and production of the original Mustang. With stinging losses from the Edsel fresh in minds at Ford, the Mustang project was an uphill battle from day one. Lee Iacocca and his assembled team had a herculean task to convince Henry Ford II to take a risk on a new concept of automobile, but with the help of Hal Sperlich’s detailed market research, the project received the green light. Henry Ford II made it clear that jobs were on the line, including Iacocca’s, if it failed. The process of taking a car from sketch to clay model to prototype to preproduction and finally finished model is retraced in insightful detail. During the process, many fascinating experimental cars, such as the Mustang I two-seater, Mustang II prototype, Mustang Allegro, and Shorty, were built. But eventually the Mustang, based on the existing Ford Falcon, received the nod for final production. In a gala event, it was unveiled at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York. The Mustang received public accolades and critical acclaim, and soon it became a runaway hit. After the initial success, Ford designers and Gale Halderman designed and developed the first fastback Mustangs to compliment the coupes. The classic Mustang muscle cars to follow, including the GT, Mach 1, and others, are profiled as well. The Mustang changed automotive history and ushered in the pony car era as a nimble, powerful, and elegantly styled sports coupe. But it could so easily have stumbled and wound up on the scrap pile of failed new projects. This is the remarkable and dramatic story of how the Mustang came to life, the demanding design and development process, and, ultimately, the triumph of the iconic American car.
Publisher: CarTech Inc
ISBN: 1613254075
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial} Without question, the 1964-1/2 Mustang is one of the most important and influential cars in automotive history. When Ford launched the Mustang, it created an automotive revolution. Award-winning designer and stylist Gale Halderman was at the epicenter of the action at Ford, and, in fact, his initial design sketch formed the basis of the new Mustang. He reveals his involvement in the project as well as telling the entire story of the design and development of the Mustang. Authors and Mustang enthusiasts James Dinsmore and James Halderman go beyond the front doors at Ford into the design center, testing grounds, and Ford facilities to get the real, unvarnished story. Gale Halderman offers a unique behind-the-scenes perspective and firsthand account of the inception, design, development, and production of the original Mustang. With stinging losses from the Edsel fresh in minds at Ford, the Mustang project was an uphill battle from day one. Lee Iacocca and his assembled team had a herculean task to convince Henry Ford II to take a risk on a new concept of automobile, but with the help of Hal Sperlich’s detailed market research, the project received the green light. Henry Ford II made it clear that jobs were on the line, including Iacocca’s, if it failed. The process of taking a car from sketch to clay model to prototype to preproduction and finally finished model is retraced in insightful detail. During the process, many fascinating experimental cars, such as the Mustang I two-seater, Mustang II prototype, Mustang Allegro, and Shorty, were built. But eventually the Mustang, based on the existing Ford Falcon, received the nod for final production. In a gala event, it was unveiled at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York. The Mustang received public accolades and critical acclaim, and soon it became a runaway hit. After the initial success, Ford designers and Gale Halderman designed and developed the first fastback Mustangs to compliment the coupes. The classic Mustang muscle cars to follow, including the GT, Mach 1, and others, are profiled as well. The Mustang changed automotive history and ushered in the pony car era as a nimble, powerful, and elegantly styled sports coupe. But it could so easily have stumbled and wound up on the scrap pile of failed new projects. This is the remarkable and dramatic story of how the Mustang came to life, the demanding design and development process, and, ultimately, the triumph of the iconic American car.
Four-Wheeler's Bible
Author: Jim Allen
Publisher: MotorBooks International
ISBN: 9781616730888
Category : Four-wheel drive vehicles
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher: MotorBooks International
ISBN: 9781616730888
Category : Four-wheel drive vehicles
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Monster Trucks & Tractors
Author: Sue Mead
Publisher: Chelsea House Pub
ISBN: 9780791086896
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
An introduction to monster trucks and tractors, including their history and some of the people involved in their exhibitions and competitions.
Publisher: Chelsea House Pub
ISBN: 9780791086896
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
An introduction to monster trucks and tractors, including their history and some of the people involved in their exhibitions and competitions.
Off-road Racing
Author: Sue Mead
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438122799
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Racing off the beaten path is one of the most popular forms of motor sport in the U.S. and around the world. Off-road teams participate in many different types of competitions, from North and South America, to Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Go along for a ride filled with adventure and thrills from North Africa, to Baja, to the tropical forests of Central America.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438122799
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Racing off the beaten path is one of the most popular forms of motor sport in the U.S. and around the world. Off-road teams participate in many different types of competitions, from North and South America, to Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Go along for a ride filled with adventure and thrills from North Africa, to Baja, to the tropical forests of Central America.