automobile racing

An investigation of racing cars, looking at the origins of the sport, examining various motor racing vehicles, and explaining what happens at the race track.

After getting out of reform school, DeAndre lands back in the life that put him there: racing souped-up cars with stolen parts. But in trying to earn back his Detroit cred, and his girlfriend, he will learn what it really means to win.

A new kid comes to town and things get off to a rough start with the local teenage tuners. His only shot at acceptance is beating the local top dog (who buys his cars rather than builds them) at a drifting showdown on a legendary local road.

Introduces the history, vehicles, events, and drivers of NASCAR racing.

Have you ever seen a car crash? How about dozens of car crashes all at the same time? At demolition derbies, you'll see drivers ram their cars into one another until only one car remains moving. Crowds roar and cheer as hoods and doors and other car parts fly through the air. Enter the Dirt and Destruction Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, rules, strategies, and the top drivers connected to demolition derby. You'll learn: - What makes a great demolition derby vehicle. - How drivers look for hits and avoid getting smashed by other cars. - Who popularized the sport in the United States. - Where the biggest derby took place. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone! Full-Color Photographs, Further Reading, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Safety Tips, Table of Contents, Websites.

Introduces a history of rally car racing and describes how rally cars have evolved over the years and how they are modified for racing events.

Indi Wilcox, a caseworker with Miracles, an organization that grants wishes to terminally ill children, has a rule against dating race-car drivers, especially ones who disappoint her kids, but she finds her resolve weakening when she is forced to work with NASCAR bad boy Todd Peters.

Defines racing terminology from accessory prize to zoomie and sketches the careers of 13 outstanding racing car drivers.