Motocross: Heart of a Racer: An Insiders View of the World of Motocross and a Deep Look into the Mind of One of it’s champions

This book had me spellbound. I was formerly an equine three-day event competitor, and I understand the thrill of chance-taking, but what these racers experience is beyond chance-taking, it is incredible and fascinating. Here is a first-hand explanation of what it is like to be on a bike, flying through the air, and hitting the ground ready for the next turn or jump. Page after page it explains the trials, disappointments, fights for sponsors, and injuries faced and expected by these athletes. It also describes a racer as a child and the elements which made him into a great competitor. I could not put it down.

This is a true story about a motocross racer. If you or anyone you know is interested in doing motocross, this book is great. He reveals the ups and downs of the sport and provides insight on what it takes to be the best, and to win. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in motocross or anyone who competes in any sport who wants to get inside the head of a fierce competitor who does whatever it takes to be a winner.

Having raced motocross (including pro) and worked on and built race motorcycles since 1975 and still race nationally and local plus own my own team I find a lot wrong with this book. Either the rider didn't want to tell the truth or didn't know what he was talking about.Like the sound meter it only register how loud a bike or a ATV is not how much power the motor makes AMA and FIM have limits of how loud a bike or ATV can be to compete this can be found in the rulebooks for the series such as AMA, GNCC etc. Some motocross classes restrict you from running a modified motor or set up but the top (pro) classes are limited to normally aspired motors no super chargers, turbo, etc. Factory and teams spend thousands of dollars on dyno's trying to find every bit of horsepower they can. Only real restriction is the size of the motor you can not be any bigger than the class. In other words if you race the 450 class the max size motor is 450 not 451. Only way you can find out the size of a motor is to tear it down not listen to it. Size is the length the piston travels X the size of the piston not how loud. If the AMA or other race body thinks the vehicle is illegal they can tear it down to check or the size or another competitor can pay a protest fee and have the AMA, GNCC or who every the race body is and have it torn down. If it is illegal the rider is disqualified if not the person who lodged the protest loses their protest fee,He says the fuel cost $200 for five gallons, once again I have never paid that much for any race fuel and the racers fuel is randomly checked to make sure it is the same for all the racers no extra additives are allowed to make more horse power or give one racer an advantage over another, Most fuels such as Blue Turbo, Sunoco, VP and Renegade run less than $100 per a 5 gallon jug. I pay from $7.50 to $10 a gallon for VP racing gas depending on Octane rating. Some of the best riders in the world such as Chad Reed have had their fuel check by the AMA after a race and found to be illegal and have been fined and their points towards the championship removed.I am over 6 feet tall with a 34 inch inseam and ride a both a 2009 Kawasaki KX250 and a 1999 Suzuki RM 250 and I can barely touch the ground when sitting on my bikes let alone cut C's in the trench under my bike as he states he does and I am a one of the taller rider. Watch a (2018) Supercross race on TV and they will show the new metal starting pads and look how many riders are using a step to rest their foot on because they can't touch the ground with both feet.As a racer and a team owner I find these and a lot more mistakes to be a distraction from the book and the true story of racing motocross.

Fun book to read and also a littler scary. It made you feel like you were in the middle of the races in one chapter and in the ER in the next.went into details about the sports business , which sounds just as competitive as the track. There are some good lessons on how to never give up on your dreams , but I might think twice before I buy my son a dirt bike

Great story captures motocross and it’s struggles. This is truly the best sport on the planet and brings families together

A compelling story of the life of a professional racer who, along with his family, sacrificed endlessly to achieve a dream, while suffering numerous injuries and financial ruin. Perfect for those with adrenaline junkie tendencies looking for something to keep them on the edge of their seats.

I loved this book right from the beginning. It was well written, interesting and engaging. Highly recommended.

I enjoyed the book, great story and inspirational

Really good book

good read