The World's Fastest Dragsters

The World's Fastest Dragsters
Author: Glen Bledsoe
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2003
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736815000

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

Drag Racing

Drag Racing
Author: Timothy Miller
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Automobiles, Racing
ISBN: 9781554074464

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

The World's Fastest Cars

The World's Fastest Cars
Author: Nick Cook
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2001
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736805704

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 Dragsters

Top Fuel Dragsters
Author: Denny Von Finn
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2007-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612114571

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!

The World's Fastest Stock Cars

The World's Fastest Stock Cars
Author: Jeff Savage
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2003
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736815031

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

The World's Fastest Indy Cars

The World's Fastest Indy Cars
Author: Glen Bledsoe
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2003
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736815017

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.

The World's Fastest Pro Stock Trucks

The World's Fastest Pro Stock Trucks
Author: Jeff Savage
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2003
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736815024

Describes the design, safety features, and professional racing of NASCAR stock trucks, which are ultrapowered versions of American-built pickup trucks.

Roland Leong "The Hawaiian"

Roland Leong
Author: Lou Hart
Publisher: CarTech Inc
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2023-08-15
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1613257783

From racing the family Oldsmobile in 1960 to winning the Winternationals in 1964, read about the meteoric rise of drag racing’s greatest owner and tuner in the first-ever book about "The Hawaiian" Roland Leong. As the son of a Harvard graduate, it could have been difficult for Roland Leong to live up to his family’s expectations. However, that wasn’t the case. “The Hawaiian” knew at a young age that drag racing was his career path. His supportive mother, Teddy, saw potential in Roland and bought him a new 1962 Corvette for "educational" purposes, such as wrenching and tuning. From there, it didn’t take long for the world to discover Oahu’s best-kept secret in drag racing. In 1964, less than two years after reaching the mainland, Roland was in victory lane at the Winternationals in Top Gas Eliminator. The following year, with Don Prudhomme behind the wheel, “The Hawaiian” immortalized his place in drag racing forever with wins in NHRA’s Top Fuel Eliminator at Pomona (Winternationals) and Indy (US Nationals). Leong became the first ever to capture those iconic crowns in a single season. For good measure, Roland repeated the achievement in 1966 with Mike Snively, showing the world that a Harvard education isn’t required to achieve greatness. "The Hawaiian" Roland Leong: Drag Racing’s Iconic Owner & Tuner is a tale of family, friends, and forging a path that no other Chinese-Hawaiian before him had carved. Re-live his biggest wins and lasting friendships in this first-ever publication on drag racing's first builder and tuner superstar, Roland Leong!

Smokin' Dragsters and Funny Cars

Smokin' Dragsters and Funny Cars
Author: Jim Gigliotti
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2013-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1622850718

This fun volume explores the personalities, the history, and the crazy cars associated with the wild world of drag racing. Readers get a look into the different types of drag racing, and a "day at the races" for an exciting you-are-there feeling.

Dragsters

Dragsters
Author: Kathleen W. Deady
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2001-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736891929

Faster your seat belt, you're in for a wild ride! Readers will discover the speed, power, and performance of these remarkable vehicles.