Do you know what it's like to drive a truck that is as big as an elephant? Despite their giant size, monster trucks can pull off soaring jumps, flips, and other epic stunts. These trucks compete head-to-head to reveal the fastest and the most agile of them all. Events such as the Monster Jam World Finals keep the crowds on the edges of their seats. Enter the Dirt and Destruction Sports Zone to learn about the history, mechanics, rules, and the trailblazing drivers connected to monster trucks. You'll learn: - How race organizers create a track with plastic, plywood, and lots of dirt. - What gear and strategies drivers use to protect themselves. - Who pulled off some of the wildest moves in monster truck history. - What it's like to crush a row of cars beneath a monster truck's enormous tires. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone! Full-Color Photographs, Further Reading, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Safety Tips, Table of Contents, Websites.
This book describes the history, mechanics, rules, and the trailblazing drivers connected to monster trucks.
- ISBN10 1306297583
- ISBN13 9781306297585
- Publish Date 1 January 2014
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 25 February 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Lerner Publications
- Format eBook
- Pages 36
- Language English