Describes various kinds of monster truck drag races and the vehicles involved. Also includes the history of the sport.

This book introduces monster trucks, custom made trucks with large engines, supersized shock absorbers, and giant wheels, and describes drag racing and freestyle events in monster-truck shows.

Get ready for high-speed action! In Superfast Trucks, young racing fans will jump into this thrilling, high-action narrative of superfast racing trucks breaking new speed records. Children will meet Mark Martin, who careened into the lead of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in February 2006. Though a last-minute entry, Martin proved a skilled racer in full command of his revved-up truck. Full-color photographs and real-life narratives of truck racers in action will capture students' attention.

Monster trucks are huge and strong. How do their tires help them bounce? And how do people drive these giant vehicles? Find out how monster trucks work, the special equipment they need, and how they crush puny cars under their enormous tires. From the engine to the cabin to the oversize rims, this book delivers details that will captivate monster truck fans.

Monster Truck Rallies Are Described And Explained In This Book. Readers Learn How The Trucks Are Made, Who Makes Them, And Why People Love This Sport.

The thrills of drag racing are outlined in four exciting books for young readers. Full-color photographs team with fact-filled accounts sure to please even the most reluctant reader. The books highlight monster truck drag racing, motorcycle drag racing, pro stock drag racing, and top fuel drag racing. Each book contains an index, bibliography, glossary.

This exciting series teaches readers all there is to know about racing sports.

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!

Short articles and stories about different types of racing, including Formula-One, drag racing, monster trucks, dirt bikes, go-karts, etc.

Young fans of fast cars will be wild about the colorful, exciting photos while they learn all about monster trucks through engaging and informative text. A handy glossary and index are included.