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.

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.

'World's Fastest Cars' charts the history of fast cars, from standard production models to highly modified cars, racing cars, drag racers and land-speed record breakers, whether powered by piston, electric or jet-engine.

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.

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