"Explains the history of Indy Car racing and the how-to of the sport"--Provided by publisher.
This new book in the Ludvigsen Library Series covers racers through the 1930s, completing the Series' sweeping panorama of the cars that raced in the ''500'' from 1911 to the end of the 1970s.
"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about Indy cars. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
This book discusses the fast, thrilling world of Indy cars!
This book details the fight over control of Champ Car racing before reunification in 2008.
"Describes how Indy cars evolved into the highly advanced cars they are today, as well as how teams prepare their cars for races and how races are run"--Provided by publisher.
"Indy cars are all about speed. From the methanol-powered engine to the wings and pointed nose, each part of an Indy car helps it race faster. Don't let anything slow you down as you read all about the cars of the famous Indy 500 race."
The six-cylinder Thorne Special won in 1946 and Indys only six-wheeled car competed as well. This new Ludvigsen Library book brings to dramatic life the spectacle and excitement of the 1940-1949 era at the Speedway.
Glen Bledsoe, Karen E. Bledsoe ... electronic , mechanical , photocopying , recording , or otherwise , without written permission of the publisher . ... The world's fastest Indy cars / Glen and Karen Bledsoe . p . cm .
Offers readers a close-up look at Indy cars. 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.
Have you ever wondered how an Indy car can keep its grip on the track when traveling at 200 miles per hour? Readers will learn the history of Indy cars, Indy car technology, and how these race cars compete in long, grueling races.