Presents stock car records and statistics for the 1949-1996 seasons, including data on finishes, pole wins and speeds, average race speeds, prize amounts, and driver and owner victories. Includes a brief history of stock car racing.
"Young readers will love this ... in-depth yet accessible look at Formula one race cars, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and how they zoom around the track at blinding speeds"--Provided by publisher.
"Danica Patrick is a standout NASCAR driver. Learn about her childhood and her rise to becoming an auto racing superstar"--From the publisher's web site.
The fast-paced world of professional auto racing is fun and fiercely competitive. Those at the top worked long and hard to get there, perfecting their turns, tuning their cars just right, and finding lucrative sponsorships so they can enter the best races. Readers find out how many pro auto racers start out on the track through detailed main content and additional informative sidebars. Full-color photographs put readers in the driver s seat, fulfilling their wish for knowledge on how to be a pro racer and satisfying their need for speed.
