automobile racing

This book describes a stock car racing day and the emotions of the driver as he wins first place.

Text and illustrations examine the history and mechanics of Formula One race cars.

An introduction to race car driving and the terminology.

"Explores the engineering challenges behind building race cars, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn all about race cars, from how they are designed and built to which exciting new kinds of cars you might see in the future"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a history of sprint car racing, focusing on the vehicles, the events, and the stars.

Describes the Indy 500 auto race and race car drivers and automobile makers that have influenced its history.

Relates the history of the Land Speed Record, which currently requires a car to move at a speed of over 630 miles per hour. Describes the cars that were built to break the record.

An introduction to Indy cars that covers their history and design, and provides fun facts, labeled diagrams, and a "how it works" feature.

An introduction to dragsters, covering their body specifications, competitions, history, and more.