World Racing History

World Racing History
Author: Jeffrey Berger
Publisher: Writers Republic LLC
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2023-02-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

World Racing History chronicles the evolution of auto racing from its start just after the invention of the car into the major sport it is today. Using Race Car Toons – caricatures of actual racing cars throughout history – World Racing History tells this story in a unique way. With the detailed cars and cartoon characters, it makes learning about racing fun and exciting for all ages. There are three primary forms of racing today – Grand Prix, Indy Cars, and Sports Car. World Racing History covers these in detail and touches on other popular forms from around the world including sprint cars, stock cars, touring/GT cars, rallying, and drag racing.

World Racing History

World Racing History
Author: Jeffrey Berger
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-12-31
Genre:
ISBN:

World Racing History chronicles the evolution of auto racing from its start just after the invention of the car into the major sport it is today. Using Race Car Toons - caricatures of actual racing cars throughout history - World Racing History tells this story in a unique way. With the detailed cars and cartoon characters, it makes learning about racing fun and exciting for all ages. There are three primary forms of racing today - Grand Prix, Indy Cars, and Sports Car. World Racing History covers these in detail and touches on other popular forms from around the world including sprint cars, stock cars, touring/GT cars, rallying, and drag racing. 

Let's Go Racing!

Let's Go Racing!
Author: Rex Robbins
Publisher:
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2013-11
Genre: Automobile racing drivers
ISBN: 9780971963900

An autobiography of Rex Robbins, influential founder of the American Speed Association. ASA remains one of the most important stock car series in the history of auto racing.

The Legend of the First Super Speedway

The Legend of the First Super Speedway
Author: Mark Dill
Publisher: BookBaby
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2020-11-09
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1098335163

"The Legend of the First Super Speedway," is a gritty tale punctuated by humor that chronicles the hero's journey through the pioneering age of American auto racing. It is a factual, previously untold story that must be read for a thorough understanding of auto racing history.

Car Racing

Car Racing
Author: Martha Capwell Fox
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Automobile racing
ISBN: 9781590183540

Young sports enthusiasts and nonenthusiasts alike will find something to interest them in the History of Sports series. Each book in the series focuses on a sport, examining its origins and tracing the evolution of rules, strategy, and philosophy of the game. Memorable moments and colorful personalities are discussed in every volume as are the important social and political issues that have shaped and continue to influence the game. Annotated bibliographies, informational sidebars, footnoted sources, numerous photographs, and detailed indexes enhance each book. Book jacket.

The History and Politics of Motor Racing

The History and Politics of Motor Racing
Author: Damion Sturm
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 780
Release: 2023-06-09
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 3031228251

This book explores the history and politics of motor racing, one of the most popular and lucrative elements in the international sport industry. Written by a group of international scholars and motor racing specialists it discusses the sport’s origins, the relationship of motor racing to nation building and modernity (noting its links to fascism and dictatorship), the links between motor racing and the automobile industry, motor racing and the politics both of gender and of race, motor racing, the media and postmodernity, and motor racing, the spatial and globalization. This book speaks to scholars in history, politics, sport studies, the sociology of sport, sport management and cultural studies, along with the many lay readers who are interested in the relationship between motor sport and society.

Classic Racing Cars of the World Coloring Book

Classic Racing Cars of the World Coloring Book
Author: Carlo Demand
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2013-11-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0486242943

Black-and-white drawings of classic racing cars dating from the period 1895 to 1978, with information on cars, drivers, and races.