automobile racing

Brief text describes Formula One cars, including their main features, races, and drivers.

Descrbies Indy cars and Indy car racing, including safety features and rules governing Indy car races.

Trace Bonham, a teenaged professional stock car racer, blows away the competition wherever he races, but with every victory Trace is increasingly aware that his winning is due to more than just his driving skills.

Follows the development of the automobile from the invention of the steam engine in 1712 to the first races in the 1920's and depicts the efforts of the men who were pioneers in the field.

"While driving to a street race in his turbocharged Ford Focus, James stops at a red light and an attractive girl gets in and says "floor it""--Provided by publisher.

Highlights a collection of exceptionally fast trucks from Les Shockley's Shockwave which can go 376 mph to a school bus that can go as fast as 367 mph. Features statistical information for each truck including top speed, thrust, price, and how quickly it can go from zero to 100 mph. Includes a glossary and color photographs.

Presents information on stock car racing, including the track and stock car parts and functions. Includes a glossary, a list of additional resources, and color photographs.

Provides an close-up look at race cars, featuring fold-out, full-size photographs and information on how race cars are built, how drivers stay safe,and what it like to be behind the wheel.

Describes car stunts, including who accomplished these stunts and how they did it.

Supercars, race cars, and sports cars all have blazing speed. How do they go so fast? Why do some cars have wings? Learn the answers for yourself and decide which of the fastest cars you'd like to drive.