La Porte County Public Library System

This book describes race cars, open-wheel cars, and stock cars highlighting their history, construction, and racing.

Looks at the achievements of several notable automobile racing drivers.

This book introduces the life and accomplishments of Danica Patrick, who finished fourth at the Indianapolis 500 in 2005.

"From the drivers on the track to the fans packing the grandstands, auto racing is a thrilling sport that gets everyone's adrenaline pumping. This book dives into the amazing facts that make up auto racing's greatest stories. Readers will love discovering the history of races like the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500, as well as why NASCAR fans call Richard Petty 'The King.' Fun graphics show the different flags used in a NASCAR race and just how...

Presents a photographic portrait of race car driver Jeff Gordon, following him through 1997 when he experienced an unprecedented winning streak, capturing his second NASCAR Winston Cup Series championship, the Daytona 500, the Busch Clash, and other prizes; and provides information about Gordon's life off the track.

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.

Race car Blaze and his friends overcome Crusher's cheating ways on the racetrack.

Text and illustrations examine the history and mechanics of dragsters.

An overview of the NASCAR experience. Shows some history and the development of racetracks and cars. Demonstrates the handcrafting involved in the building of a car, how teams and cars are transported to races, and training for pit stops. Shows a typical setup in a racetrack garage, the roles of the team members, and the various ways fans can participate in the experience. Includes animation to show the role of drafting in an actual race.