Sessler, Peter C.

Describes stock cars and stock car racing, covering such aspects as the shape and nature of the track, seating of the spectators, order in which the drivers line up, and use of flags.

Describes NASCAR pick-up truck racing, its rules, how the trucks are equipped, and how fast they travel.

Describes the special characteristics of the small single-seat open-wheel race cars known as sprint cars, as well as how they are raced.

Discusses sports car racing and how it differs from other kinds of auto racing and describes various sports cars.

Describes the small but powerful cars that race in the Indianapolis 500, their sponsorship, and racing rules.

Describes the nature and rules of drag racing and the special characteristics of drag cars.