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"Horse racing and the Commonwealth of Kentucky are synonymous. The equine industry in the state dates back as far as the eighteenth century, and some of that history remains untold. The Seventeenth Earl of Derby made the trip from England to Louisville for the famed Kentucky Derby. Many famous African American jockeys grew up in the area but fled to Europe during the Jim Crow era. Gambling on races is a popular pastime, but betting in the early days...
2) Ferrari
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"It's the summer of 1957. Behind the spectacle of Formula 1, ex-racer Enzo Ferrari is in crisis. Bankruptcy threatens the factory he and his wife, Laura, built from nothing ten years earlier. Their volatile marriage has been battered by the loss of their son, Dino, a year earlier. Ferrari struggles to acknowledge his son Piero with Lina Lardi. Meanwhile, his drivers' passion to win pushes them to the edge as they launch into the treacherous 1,000-mile...
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"When Blair Braverman started posting pictures of her dog team on Twitter, she had no idea the response she would get. Being a musher, after all, isn't just about racing--raising dogs from puppyhood to retirement (and beyond) is a full-time job. She and her husband, musher Quince Mountain, wanted to share stories about life with their dog team. And not just the big stuff, like expeditions and wild animal encounters, but also the everyday things: the...
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The riveting memoir of a life lived at the right-hand edge of the speedometer.
Alex Roy's father, while on his deathbed, hints about the notorious, utterly illegal cross-country drive from Los Angeles to New York of the 1970s, which then inspired his young son to enter the mysterious world of underground road rallies. Tantalized by the legend of the Driver-the anonymous, possibly nonexistent organizer of the world's ultimate secret race-Roy set out...
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"1927. Olivia "Livy" West is a fearless young pilot with a love of adventure. She yearns to cross oceans and travel the skies. When she learns of the Dole Air Race -- a high-stakes contest to be the first to make the 2,400 mile Pacific crossing from the West Coast to Hawaii -- she sets her sights on qualifying. But it soon becomes clear that only men will make the cut. In a last-ditch effort to take part, Livy manages to be picked as a navigator for...
7) Born to Run-Inside the World of Greyhound Racing: The Thrills, Passions and Ethics Behind a Storied
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Greyhound racing conjures images of speed, grace, and tradition. For over a century, these sleek dogs have competed on oval tracks across America, thrilling fans with their agility and lightning-fast runs. Yet beyond the betting and grandeur lies a misunderstood world not often explored.In "Born to Run", veteran journalist John Smith uncovers the rich history and close-knit community of greyhound racing. Through exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes...
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"Go out and work hard and just take it one step at a time."
He is a living legend, an athlete whodominates his sport as few otherscan. With his rainbow-colored No.24 Dupont Chevrolet Monte Carlo, JeffGordon has accomplished what no
man before him could. In 1997, he wonhis second NASCAR Winston Cup
Series championship...the Daytona
500...the Coca-Cola 600...the Southern500...The Winston ...the Busch Clash.And he became only the second driver
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"Explores the history of Para alpine skiing, the classification system used for the sport, and notable athletes. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--Provided by publisher.
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Get the Summary of Laura Hillenbrand's Seabiscuit in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Charles Howard, a bicycle repairman turned automobile magnate, rose to prominence in the West, amassing a fortune through his vision for the future of transportation. Despite personal tragedy, including the loss of his son Frankie, Howard found solace in philanthropy and his passion for horses. He married Marcela Zabala and together...
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This New Year, Izzy O'Sullivan has one resolution: to conceive her late husband's baby. Her plans are derailed when Grayson Koh crashes her fertility appointment to tell her that won't be possible. If desiring Izzy from afar was torturous for former racing car driver Grayson, then having to reveal his best friend's deception is unbearable. Yet having her this close again unlocks something primal in Grayson... And knowing Izzy feels it too compels...
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Glam Prix racers volume 1
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It's the second race of the Glam Prix Cup on Glittergear Island! This time the racers and their motos are off to Soft Swirl City, where they will have to navigate slippery candy tracks, collect glittergum power balls, and--most importantly--avoid getting caught by the Gummy Mummy! Mio the mermaid, her monster truck Mudwick, and their team are fresh off their win in the first round, but the mischievous Vroombot crew is up to their usual naughty tricks....
13) ATV cheat
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Teenage ATV riders Josh and Christyna find that someone has been sabotaging the trails, putting the safety of ATV racers and mountain bikers in jeopardy, and they need to find out who is responsible and catch the cheat before the next race.
14) Derby magic
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No one was more knowledgeable about the Kentucky Derby than Jim Bolus, Kentucky Derby curator of the Kentucky Derby Museum, which is located on the grounds of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
In this, his fifth Pelican book on the Derby, Bolus examines the mystique, the majesty, and the magic of the most popular horse race in the world through various essays.
"The Bull and the Sunshine Boys" recalls the 1986 Derby, which was won by Ferdinand....
16) Shadows of Silver: Legends of the Track: Untold Stories of Exceptional Racehorses and Their Legacy
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Unleash the thundering hooves of racing's most captivating legends in "Shadows of Silver: Legends of the Track."Step into the world of horse racing where history, courage, and the allure of the track converge in tales that will grip your heart and ignite your passion for the sport. From the mysterious mystique of white and grey-coated racehorses to their enduring legacies, every page is a journey into the heart of equine greatness.Meet Phar Lap, the...
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Prepare to embark on an exhilarating journey through the world of Thoroughbred horse racing, where the stories of extraordinary champions with clouded coats await. In this captivating nonfiction masterpiece, we unveil the remarkable tales of grey-coated and pure white champions who defied the odds and left an indelible mark on the racing world.Discover the multifaceted charm of these magnificent athletes as they traverse the lush tracks of the United...
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In the heart-pounding world of horse racing, one name stands above the rest-a name that sends shivers down the spines of racing enthusiasts and commands the reverence of the racing elite. This is the untold story of a majestic equine force, a legend known only as "Might."Might Unleashed: A Champion's Quest takes you on an exhilarating journey through the highs and lows, the victories and heartaches, of one of the mightiest racehorses to ever grace...
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"WALL STREET JOURNAL reporters and authors of THE CLUB, Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg tell the riveting saga of how Formula 1 broke through in America, detailing the eclectic culture of racing obsessives, glamorous settings, gearheads, engineering geniuses, dashing racers, and bitter rivalries that have made F1 the world's fastest growing sport. For decades in America, car racing meant NASCAR, and to a lesser extent IndyCar, with Formula 1-the...
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"Published to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Earnhardt Sr.'s death, a profile of the influential NASCAR family is set against a backdrop of the history of the world's fastest stock-car-racing organization and traces the achievements of three generations of Earnhardt drivers"--
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