At nineteen, Ashley Fiolek is already the top female competitor
in a tough men's sport: motocross, one of the most dangerous
extreme sports in the world. Since going pro in late 2007, Fiolek
has taken gold at the X Games, twice won the American Women's
Motocross Championship, and become the first woman in American
motocross history to be signed to a factory team--the highest
echelon of industry backing. These remarkable achievements seem
even more extraordinary because Fiolek was born profoundly deaf, a
handicap that makes everyday life difficult . . . and competition
on the track downright treacherous.
But Fiolek has never let her disability stand in the way of her
dreams, nor has she allowed her gender to limit her career. One of
the sport's most talked-about stars, she's changing the way the
industry views women. Kicking Up Dirt is the remarkable true story
of Ashley Fiolek's ride to greatness--the inspiring tale of a
courageous young woman's determination to succeed in the face of
truly challenging obstacles.
General
Imprint: |
HarperCollinsPublishers
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
June 2011 |
First published: |
June 2011 |
Authors: |
Ashley Fiolek
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Dimensions: |
201 x 135 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
224 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-06-194648-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
Sports & outdoor recreation >
General
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LSN: |
0-06-194648-6 |
Barcode: |
9780061946486 |
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