grand prix racing

Describes the racing career of Phil Hill, a California mechanic who would become the first American-born driver to win the Grand Prix Championship. Details the struggles Hill faced along the way and how he faced life-or-death situations to achieve his dream.

Introduces Formula One racing, discussing the history of the sport, the needed equipment, safety issues, techniques, and competitions.

Photographs and text provide an inside look at the world of Forumula One cars and racing. Includes a word list and related websites.

Discusses Formula One cars, including their history, design, and competitions.

Describes the battle between Ford and Ferrari in the 1960s, and Ford's determination to not only beat Ferrari at his own game, but bring attention to the failing Ford Motor Company at the same time.

Explains how a Formula One racing driver uses math to help plan a strategy for winning a race and uses this format to assist students in understanding numbers, shapes, measurements, charts, and diagrams.

Text and accompanying photographs examine every aspect of building, maintaining, and racing a Formula One car.

Describes the design and construction of Formula 1 race cars and the action during the international Grand Prix races.