Wide Open - a life in supercross

Informationen zum Autor Jeremy McGrath is the most successful rider in Supercross history, with a record twelve major championship titles: seven 250 Supercross championships, two 125s, one Outdoor, and two FIM World Supercross Championships. Jeremy retired from the sport he passionately referred to as his "lifestyle" for more than half of his life in January 2003, and currently resides in southern California. Zusammenfassung Jeremy McGrath has been called 'the Michael Jordan of Supercross' by The Los Angeles Times , and in this revealing book the fans not only get his personal story, but also a detailed guide running throughout on how everyone can become a Supercross racer. The number 1 Supercross racer in the world – who has over 20 sponsors, his own film company, a toy line, Nintendo and Playstation games, and a Van signature shoe – talks about his life and the sport. Supercross started out as a redneck '70s sideshow, but thanks largely to Jeremy McGrath – known everywhere as the Michael Jordan of Supercross – it has become a massive extreme sport. Over the last three years, AMA Supercross attendance has mushroomed from 700,000 spectators a year to 1.5 million. This book will satisfy even the most hardcore fans, as it not only gives you the life and times of Jeremy McGrath, but acts as the calling card to the entire sport by including unique sections on how to become a Supercross racer, the work–out regimes, fixing common bike problems, and more.

Product details

• Authors: J McGrath, Jeremy McGrath, C Palmer
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.01.2004
• EAN: 9780060537272
• ISBN: 978-0-06-053727-2
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 235 mm x 27 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Personal Memoirs, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Sports, SPORTS & RECREATION: Baseball / History, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Rich & Famous, SPORTS & RECREATION: Essays, HISTORY: Essays, SPORTS & RECREATION: Extreme Sports, SPORTS & RECREATION: Motor Sports / General, SPORTS & RECREATION: Motor Sports / Automobile Racing, SPORTS & RECREATION: Motor Sports / Motorcycle Racing