automobile racing

Discusses the sport of vintage car racing describing its history, the cars used, the different types of races, safety, and rules. Also gives information on how to find and restore a vintage car and the names of vintage racing clubs.

Traces the history of auto racing and horse racing as presented in articles appearing in the "New York Times.".

Includes brief biographies of well-known drivers and a description of the rules, courses, and major events in stock car racing. Some drivers included: Ned Jarrett, A. J. Foyt, Donnie Allison, Fred Lorenzen, Jim Hurtubise, Bobby Lee, Alfred (Speedy) Thompson, Glenn (Fireball) Roberts, Darel Dieringer, Little Joe Weatherly, Curtis (Pops) Turner, Dick Hutcherson, Wendell Scott, Cale Yarborough, Marvin Panch, Ralph Moody, Nelson Stacey, Dick Johnson, Richard Petty, David Pearson, Lee Petty, Jim Paschal, Junior Johnson, Rex White, Bobby Allison, Eddie Pagan, Bob Welborn, Buck Baker, Bobby Isaac, Buddy Baker, Charlie Glotzbach, Dick Joslin, Fonty Flock, and many others.

An introduction to race cars and some types of racing.

Kin Travis, who thinks that it's a dream come true when he's working on the same team as his hero, driver Waddy Peytona, begins to change his mind when Waddy is in a terrifying spinout.

Discusses early racing history, such famous races as the Indianapolis 500 and the East African Safari, and drivers such as Jim Clark and Graham Hill.