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  • ISBN10: 0060537280
  • ISBN13: 9780060537289
  • Paperback
  • 320 pages
  • Harper Paperbacks

Wide Open: A Life in Supercross
by Jeremy Mcgrath

Reviewed by Holly

Rating: 5 out of 5

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The History of the King of Supercross Himself

'Jeremy McGrath is an unlikely champion who became a legend in Supercross, and helped bring the sport out of the backyard and into your living room. With a flair of personality all his own, he dominated the track like no one had before, proved you could win with both style and substance, and raised the bar on what any single rider could acheive.

From Jeremy's first entry and initiation into Supercross his ultamate rise, Wide Open gives fans a stadium view of his life, on and off the racetrack. There are great on-track battles with the likes of Jeff Emig, Jeff Stanton and Ricky Carmichael; Jeremy's professional dealings with the American Motocross Association; overseas competitions; prize winning purses; and the personal struggle to get to the top and stay there despite injury, controversy, and the passage of time. Each chapter also includes tips fot anyone who wants to become a Supercross champion in their own right, so that the torch may pass to the next generation.'

The King of Supercross himself along with Chris Palmer tell the history of McGrath's life of Supercross and what it took to get to the top. The stories are hysterical, the tips are helpful, the pictures are priceless, and the man is all in all a great guy. Its an honor to be able to get the whole story from the man himself. If you're a fan of Jeremy, or just the sport itself, it's mandatory to pick up this book.

- We are all here cause we've lost control -

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