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by Wendy Hinote Lanier

DIRT BIKES

Lets Roll

by Wendy Hinote Lanier

DIRT BIKES

FOCUS

READERS

Wendy Hinote Lanier is a native Texan and former elementary teacher who writes

and speaks to children and adults on a variety of topics. She is the author of more

than 20 books for children and young people. Some of her favorite people are dogs.

About the Author

www.northstareditions.com

Copyright 2017 by North Star Editions, Lake Elmo, MN 55042. All rights

reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any

means without written permission from the publisher.

Produced for North Star Editions by Red Line Editorial.

Photographs : dotshock/Shutterstock Images, cover, 1; Mark Sims/Icon

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ISBN

978-1-63517-053-5 (hardcover)

978-1-63517-109-9 (paperback)

978-1-63517-210-2 (ebook pdf)

978-1-63517-160-0 (hosted ebook)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2016951019

Printed in the United States of America

Mankato, MN

November, 2016

Synched Read-Along Version by:

Triangle Interactive LLC

PO Box 573

Prior Lake, MN 55372

978-1-68444-281-2 (e-book)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1

The Daytona 250 Supercross

CHAPTER 2

Dirt Bike History

CHAPTER 3

Dirt Bike Basics

CHAPTER 4

Todays Dirt Bikes

HOW IT WORKS

Suspension Systems

Suspension Systems

CHAPTER

THE DAYTONA

SUPERCROSS

Many dirt bike races

feature large jumps at

the finish line.

Its race day at the Daytona

Supercross in Daytona Beach,

Florida. The stands are full for one

of the most important races of

the year. The riders ease into the

starting gate and rev their motors.

The gate drops, and the riders

surge forward. Rider number

reaches the first turn ahead of the

pack and claims the holeshot. Hes

in the lead. On the next curve, he

brake checks the rider behind him

in an effort to slow him down. The

riders go over whoop-de-dos and

around tight turns.

Arenacross is an indoor version of

motocross that uses smaller courses.

FUN FACT

With only one lap to go, the leader

nips the top of a jump. It slows him

down just enough to allow number

to fly past him. The new leader

skids around the next curve.

Getting a fast start is an important part of

dirt bike racing.

He sends up a rooster tail of dirt

behind him. The crowd roars as he

takes the checkered flag.

DIRT BIKE EVENTS

The American Motorcyclist Association

(AMA) establishes racing rules for all types

of motorcycle events. AMA racing series

include supercross, motocross, endurocross,

and dirt track. Each series includes a

set number of races. Riders are awarded

points for a race based on their finishing

positions. The top point-getter in a series is

named champion.

A rooster tail can make visibility difficult

for other riders.

These motorcycles from the early

1900s are not much different from

modern motorcycles.

DIRT BIKE

HISTORY

Motorcycles were first introduced

in the late 1800s. At first, they

were simply motorized bicycles.

But by the early 1900s, companies

were building motorcycles very

similar to todays.

CHAPTER

Motocross jumps often send riders high into

the air.

Companies began organizing

races to test their latest models and

interest buyers. The races became

very popular. Soon, motorcycle

companies were building special

racing courses and bikes to race

on them.

By the mid-1900s, cross-country

racing was known as motocross.

ENDURO RACING

Enduro racing is a type of endurance test.

The races take place over several hours or

even days. Riders must follow a path over

all types of ground surfaces. The objective

is to maintain a certain speed throughout

the race.

It featured breathtaking jumps

and tight turns over rough

outdoor courses. Originally called

scrambles, these races tested a

riders ability to go over natural and

man-made obstacles.

FUN FACT

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