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Hydroplanes
by Hans Hetrick
Part of the Full Throttle (Capstone) series
Hydroplanes aren't your ordinary speed boats. Skimming over the water, they reach speeds of almost 200 miles per hour. Find out how the jet engines and giant roostertails of these world famous boats keep racing fans coming back for more.
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Dirt Bikes
by Lori Polydoros
Part of the Full Throttle (Capstone) series
No other motorcycle can take a beating quite like a dirt bike. These lightweight speedsters combine strong suspension systems with high powered engines and superb handling. Find out how today's riders push their tough bikes to new limits in racing, freestyle, and beyond.
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Sport Bikes
by Hans Hetrick
Part of the Full Throttle (Capstone) series
How can a motorcycle reach almost 200 miles per hour in one second, and snake around a hairpin turn in the next? Behind a sport bike's featherweight fairings is a pure racing machine. From today's top street bikes to the two-wheeled terrors of the Superbike World Championship, find out what puts a sport bike at the top of the class in performance.
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Choppers
by Jeff Savage
Part of the Full Throttle (Capstone) series
For a chopper owner, it's not speed that matters. It's all about showing off your personal style. Some riders spend years building their one of a kind creations. Find out what it takes to build these two wheeled dream machines, from the sparkling chrome to the custom paint jobs.
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Sports Cars
by Sean McCollum
Part of the Full Throttle (Capstone) series
Racing fans love to watch sports cars whirl around the track. Discover how these amazing machines have evolved from their early days and into some of the fastest cars on the track.
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Indy Cars
by Sean McCollum
Part of the Full Throttle (Capstone) series
Reaching speeds of 230 miles per hour, Indy cars are the fastest automobiles on the world's racecourses. But besides being speedy, Indy cars are modern technological marvels. Find out how even the tiniest tweaks can mean the difference between winning and losing.
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Stock Cars
by Melanie A. Howard
Part of the Full Throttle (Capstone) series
NASCAR has been a staple of American motorsports for more than 50 years. At first, drivers raced in the same cars they drove on the street. But over time, countless design and safety improvements gave rise to the Car of Tomorrow. Go behind the decals and under the hood to find out what makes stock cars the superstars of America's racecourses.
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Monster Trucks
by Jeff Savage
Part of the Full Throttle (Capstone) series
Growling engines, huge tires, and daring drivers all come together in a monster truck show. These giant trucks may weigh 5 tons and be 10 feet tall, but they can pull off some high flying stunts. From high wheelies to one on one races, find out how these ground shaking trucks impress audiences everywhere.
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Tuner Cars
by Jeff Savage
Part of the Full Throttle (Capstone) series
In the 1970s, Japanese Americans living in Southern California built some of the first tuner cars. Soon their idea of turning foreign compact cars into roaring rulers of the streets spread across the world. From turbocharged engines to shiny chrome rims, learn how creative compact car owners design some of the sleekest and speediest cars around.
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Dragsters
by Sean McCollum
Part of the Full Throttle (Capstone) series
From top fuelers to funny cars, dragsters rule the racing world with their sleek design and powerful engines. Learn the ins and outs of these cars and how they came to be such fan favorites.
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