mud racing

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! Full-Color Photographs, Further Reading, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Safety Tips, Table of Contents, Websites.

An introduction to the sport of racing vehicles in a mud, or sand, pit, covering the history, rules of competition, personalities, and major events.

Presents a brief history of mud racing; describes the preparation needed, the types of vehicles involved, the mud pit, and happenings at a main event; concludes with a glossary of terms.