On May 30, 1958, thousands of racing fans poured into the infield at dawn to claim the best seats of the Indianapolis 500, unaware that they were going to witness one of the most notorious wrecks in racing history. Seconds after the green flag, a game of chicken spiraled out of control into a fiery 16-car pile-up that claimed the life of 29-year-old Indiana native and rising star Pat O'Connor. The other drivers escaped death, but the tragic 1958 Indy...

"From the Indianapolis 500 Motor Speedway to the dirt oval tracks in small Indiana towns, thousands of Hoosiers frequent the raceway of their choice each year. Today, there are an estimated 40 asphalt, clay, and dirt-covered oval tracks in Indiana where race fans cheer local drivers, often navigating jalopies pieced together from junkyard parts, to victory lane. Though many racetracks remain in operation throughout the state, dozens have fallen to...

Highlights the life and racing career of the first woman to hold the lead in the Indianapolis 500.

"No one knows NASCAR-with all its drama, controversy, and excitement-like Kyle Petty does. Swerve or Die is the smart NASCAR book that's never been written before, a real insider's account of exactly how stock-car racing got to be so controversial and how its Southern-bred worldview is shaking American life yet again. Kyle Petty, a third generations racer, current NASCAR commentator, and one of the most beloved figures in the sport, takes readers...

Drivers buckle in. Cars zoom at mind-blowing speeds. Some go faster than the speed of sound. Learn more about the unique and fascinating racetracks around the world.

Photographs and text chronicle the life and career of NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon.

Stock car racing is not only the most popular sport in the country, but it's also among the most dangerous, as well. Traveling at speeds of over 200 miles per hour, drivers risk their lives every time they take the wheel. To be competitive, drivers must feel invincible. The best of them did, and lived life, on the racetrack, to the fullest. Their zest for life and for racing is celebrated in this powerful book. In The Last Lap, updated edition, best-selling...

Photographs and text chronicle the life, career, and death of NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt.

Profiles the NASCAR race car driver, from his childhood and his father's racing legacy to his own accomplishments in such races as the Daytona 500.

Presents records of amazing drivers and races in auto racing, including a short history of the sport. Who scored the most points ever in a basketball game? Which player threw a touchdown to himself? The books in our Amazing Sports Records series answer these questions and many, many more. This engaging, informative series satisfies young sports fans who can't get enough of the top records--the fastest, longest, highest, and many other bests--in their...