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

Looks at the history of drag racing, pioneers and personalities of the sport, and the different types of car classes.

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.

Top Fuel drivers and their cars race one-on-one in a straight line. Drag racing is one of the most popular forms of auto racing, and Top Fuel dragsters are the fastest dragsters around. Young readers will explore the technology that enables a Top Fuel dragster to travel faster than 330 miles per hour!

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

Examines the history, design, safety features, and professional racing of stock cars.

"In a top-ten format presents the worlds fastest cars"--Provided by publisher.