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Have you ever seen a car crash? How about dozens of car crashes all at the same time? At demolition derbies, you''ll see drivers ram their cars into one another until only one car remains moving. Crowds roar and cheer as hoods and doors and other car parts fly through the air. Enter the Dirt and Destruction Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, rules, strategies, and the top drivers connected to demolition derby. You''ll learn: • What makes a great demolition derby vehicle.• How drivers look for hits and avoid getting smashed by other cars. • Who popularized the sport in the United States.• Where the biggest derby took place.Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

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!

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!

Have you seen a rally car race before? The vehicles may look like cars you see on the street, but rally cars have been modified for incredible endurance, strength, and speed. They race on courses made of dirt, sand, and even ice! Rallying brings together the best car manufacturers, drivers, and mechanics to put their cars to the test. Enter the Dirt and Destruction Sports Zone to learn about the history, courses, competition rules, and the celebrity drivers connected to rally car racing. You''ll learn: • Who the most successful rally car racer in history is. • How a rally car is built to last through a tough 1,000-mile (1,609-kilometer) race. • What equipment and rules ensure the safety of the racers and fans. • Why rally car races are the ultimate test of a driver''s skill and stamina. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

Being a professional baseball player is no walk in the park—it''s a physically and mentally demanding job. When you''re on the field, millions of people are expecting you to record base hits as a batter or strikeouts as a pitcher. And the work continues beyond game time; you need to practice, work out, and scout your competition. Aches and pains are a given. And on top of everything else, you must perform amidst constant travel, media attention, and high expectations. Baseball has been America''s pastime for more than a century. And for those who uphold the tradition in the major leagues today, there''s nothing else like it. This book, which was reviewed by 12-year Major League Baseball (MLB) veteran and World Series champion Gabe Kapler, offers an authentic look at what life is like as a pro baseball player. You''ll learn: • What kinds of skills it takes to play in the major leagues • What daily life is like for an MLB player • How MLB players prevent and treat injuries Go behind the scenes and see what it''s really like to be an MLB star!

Featuring traditions, records, and lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every University of Colorado fan should know. Whether you're a longtime regular at Folsom Field or a more recent supporter, these are the 100 things every fan needs to know and do in their lifetime. CU beat reporter Brian Howell has collected every essential piece of Buffaloes knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.

Featuring traditions, records, and lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every University of Colorado fan should know. Whether you're a longtime regular at Folsom Field or a more recent supporter, these are the 100 things every fan needs to know and do in their lifetime. CU beat reporter Brian Howell has collected every essential piece of Buffaloes knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.

Howell’s much-celebrated stories interweave elements of the commonplace with darkness, subterfuge and sheer weirdness, all realised with natural narrative flair. In this striking new collection, we see Howell explore a wide range of cultures, including Hawaii, Portugal and Japan, alongside these are period tales, and sinister and sexual encounters, all related with a cool eye for our desires and obsessions.