An introduction to Indy cars that covers their history and design, and provides fun facts.

Hot rodding began as a way to bring new life to old cars. It allowed young people to own cars without spending a lot of money. Today's hot rods are part art and part mechanical wonder, and they are no longer cheap. Discover the history, design, and features of these eye-catching vehicles.

"Dragsters are cars with big, powerful engines. They are used for drag races, which are events when two cars or motorcycles race down a straight track to a finish line. They go very fast-so fast that they only take seconds to complete the race and cross the finish line. They also need parachutes to slow down! Informative text and full-color images really highlight the beauty of these speed machines. The text includes the history of drag racing as...

Muscle cars are high-performance vehicles built to go fast. Some of them can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in less than 10 seconds! Muscle cars usually have small, flashy bodies, but they have large V-8 engines. These cars became popular in the 1960s, when they were so affordable that many people could own them. This engaging text introduces readers to modified vehicles, and the gorgeous full-color photographs show how muscle cars are made for...

Lowriders can be really fun. People who drive lowriders can control how high or low the car is relative to the ground with switches. These switches control the flow of oil to each wheel. Skilled drivers can do tricks such as making the cars bounce and jump around. In the 1990s, lowriders became a popular part of hip-hop culture. Readers will learn about lowrider history and about events like "dancing" contests. Full-color photographs show many different...

Offers readers a close-up look at monster trucks. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle.