automobile racing

Presents the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and describes the races, race cars, and their drivers.

See what the drivers of these mega transport carriers do every day. Spend a day with the drivers of a dump truck and find out how the machine works, what it can do, and how the driver learned to operate the mega machine.

Animal race car drivers roar around the track. Text based on the popular song, The Wheels on the Bus.

Introduces the specialized racing cars known as Formula One, describing various parts and how they help the cars to move quickly around a track, and tells about a Formula One race.

Text and color photos present the history of sprint cars and describe sprint car races, drivers, and the cars themselves.

Covers the history of demolition derby competition and types of vehicles, various events, and tactics involved.

Describes the unique sport of drag racing, including its history, rules, and powerful cars.

Fourteen-year-old Danny Mason finds evidence that someone on his brother's stock car team is trying to sabotage other drivers. Includes facts about NASCAR, discussion questions, and writing prompts.

A look at the history and excitement of "the Crown Jewel" of auto racing, the Indianapolis Five Hundred, including the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the development of "Indy cars.".

Reviews the history ofFormula One race cars--high-tech vehicles built for speed, features photographs and descriptions of representative cars, and looks at Formula One Grand Prix courses.