automobiles, racing

Describes Indy race cars, including their design, engines, tires, and safety features--in both English and Spanish.

Provides an introduction to race cars, looking at different types of cars and races, discussing the importance of the pit crew, and including a glossary and list of resources.

Lightning McQueen takes on some of the fastest cars in the world at a big race in Europe, and, along with his best friend Mater, is pulled into a web of foreign intrigue.

Contains photographs and information about dragsters, a type of race car, providing a description of the vehicle, and discussion of the driver and crew.

An illustrated overview of dragsters that covers early models, design, and competition.

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest trucks, describing the specific features and specifications of such vehicles as racing pickups, semi-trucks, monster trucks, and jet-powered trucks.

Discusses the history and development of the race cars that have been used at the Indianapolis Speedway from the early 1900s to the present.

Examines the excitement, history, regulations, types of cars, and notable drivers of drag racing.

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest automobiles, describing the specific features and specifications of such cars as dragsters, Indianapolis 500 race cars, and the supersonic car.