Book Reviews
When The Light Turns Green: A Handbook of Motorcycle Drag Racing
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Sep 5, 2002, 11:05

When The Light Turns Green: A Handbook of Motorcycle Drag Racing

Motorcycle drag racing, particularly in the United States, has become a hugely popular sport. If you want to race your motorcycle, whether it's stock or burns nitro, there are literally hundreds of races where you and your bike will be more than welcome. For those just starting out, as well as veterans of the strips, this new book by racer and motorcycle power addict Tom Murphy provides a wealth of valuable information to help you be successful in the competitive world of super-quick motorcycle racing.

It is one of the few written guides to the sport available and sure to be the classic reference for racers for years to come. Covering engines, carburetors, and fuel injectors to ignition systems and clutches, WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN is a complete handbook on how to build and operate a high-performance drag machine, or alternatively, how to just take your stock street bike to the strip on weekends and win.

Murphy starts by describing a racer's typical day at the drags, then expertly leads the reader through the basics of racing motorcycles a quarter-mile at a time, including the rules for each class. He talks about proper training, conditioning, and protective gear for the rider as well as appropriate modifications and tuning for the bike. There's a quick course in drag racing techniques, with plenty of photos to illustrate correct form and positioning.

He even covers the costs of building a pro stock drag bike as well as how to find a sponsor when you come close to pro racing status. An extensive directory that includes dozens of equipment suppliers plus a complete listing of the key racing organizations will save you untold research time and money.

This is a book of seasoned advice that will help you avoid the expensive mistakes and pitfalls the author learned the hard way-one at a time. You'll also find that Murphy has a mischievous sense of humor that makes reading this important new book a pleasure.


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