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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Drag-strip racer Drag-strip racer Matt Christopher When he inherits a racing car, sixteen-year-old Ken determines to become a drag racer. OL15108533W
Monster truck drag racing Monster truck drag racing Martin Hintz Describes the various kinds of monster truck drag races and the vehicles involved; includes a history. OL15211834W
Funny cars Funny cars Cameron Steele "Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about funny cars. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by pub… OL15538059W
Drag racing Drag racing Paul W. Cockerham Presents a history of drag racing in addition to special focus on such individual drivers as Don "Big Daddy" Garlits, Don Prudhomme, Bob Glidden, and Shelly Anderson. OL2696605W
Here come the funny cars Here come the funny cars Irwin Stambler Traces the development of "Funny Cars" from the stock cars of the early 1960's to the dragsters of today, including how they came about, what they are, and who drives them. OL3342330W
Drag racing Drag racing Ed Radlauer Brief text and illustrations introduce the various vehicles competing in drag racing. OL3987890W
Drag racing Drag racing Jeff Savage Covers the great drivers and races in drag racing history as well as the basic structures, rules, and dangers of this motorsport. OL459030W
Drag racing Drag racing Jerolyn Ann Nentl Introduces drag racing, a relatively new form of automobile racing in which cars engage in a contest of acceleration. OL5589462W
Drag race Drag race Anabel Dean Woody persists in his drag racing career despite sabotage, accidents, and bad luck. OL5604925W
Dragsters Dragsters Scott P. Werther Describes the nature and rules of drag racing and the special characteristics of drag cars. OL5811800W
Funny car racing for beginners Funny car racing for beginners I. G. Edmonds Describes funny car racing, how it began, and the types of cars used. Also includes vignettes about top drivers, an interview with the current record breaker, and information on how a beginner can br… OL5899065W
Hot rod doom Hot rod doom Robert Sidney Bowen A bank robbery and a forest fire threatening their city play an important part in six hot rod enthusiasts' plan to develop a drag strip for their community. OL6605511W
Drag racing Drag racing Julie Morgan Describes the cars, classes, equipment, procedures, and excitement of drag racing. Illustrated with color photographs. OL6834624W
Shirley Muldowney Shirley Muldowney Jane Duden A biography of the drag race driver who was the first woman to win the Winston World Championship and the first drag racer to win the Top Fuel Championship more than once. OL687357W
Younger's race Younger's race Allen, Elizabeth A teenager who has always been the pitman for his brother finally gets a chance to race. OL7142290W
Drag racing Drag racing K. C. Kelley "Provides comprehensive information on the history, the famous faces, the design, and the performance of the amazing machines behind Drag Racing"--Provided by publisher. OL8606804W