"The Indianapolis 500, otherwise known as The Greatest Spectacle in Racing, features open-wheeled cars and talented drivers. This title takes a close look at the history, the vehicles, the events, and the stars who make IndyCar racing unique. Complete with informative sidebars, a photo diagram, and much more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

Looks into the history and rules of the five-hundred-mile car race in addition to the people who have played a part in it.

Examines Indy racing, a form of auto racing based on the Indianapolis 500 race; discusses racing worldwide, building the cars, and what happens during the race.

A survey of the Indy 500 race, including information about the speedway, the race itself, the rules, the drivers, and a description of a typical race and its aftermath.

A biography of the physicist who broke into the all-male world of the Indianapolis 500.

A biography of the first woman ever to attempt to race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Race car driver Michael Andretti recounts his experience participating in the 1990 Indy 500, a race in which his famous father Mario, his cousin John, and his brother Jeff also competed.

Describes the course and the characteristic features of Formula I cars built for the Indy 500. Also includes the history of this famous race.

A biography of the champion racing driver who after many tries won the Indianapolis 500 in 1976.