Dragsters

  • Dragsters
    By Wendy Hinote Lanier

    Top Fuel cars have large rear wheels and small front wheels. Discover the history, design, and features of these exceptionally fast vehicles in Dragsters, part of the Let’s Ride series.

  • Dragsters
    By Thomas K. Adamson

    Glossary airfoil—a winglike feature attached to a dragster drag race—a race in which two cars begin at a standstill and drive in a straight line at high speeds for a short distance drag strip—the short, ... Torque: The World's Fastest .

  • Dragsters
    By Sarah Tieck

    Looks at dragsters, examining how they work, the parts they have, how they are raced, and some of their history.

  • Dragsters
    By Sean McCollum

    Rivals Don “The Snake” Prudhomme and Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen always promised fans exciting races. In 1966, “Dyno Don” Nicholson introduced the flip-top funny car to drag racing. It had a tube frame under the body of a 1966 Comet.

  • Dragsters
    By Martha London

    This title introduces readers to the defining characteristics, history, mechanics, and uses of dragsters. The title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photographs, and a glossary.

  • Dragsters
    By Martha London

    This title introduces readers to the defining characteristics, history, mechanics, and uses of dragsters. The title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photographs, and a glossary.

  • Dragsters
    By Denny Von Finn

    Some dragsters can move at speeds over 300 miles per hour! These race cars race one-on-one on straight tracks. Students will discover the history of dragsters, the technology behind their high speeds, and how dragsters compete today.

  • Dragsters
    By Thomas K. Adamson

    A dragster can finish a race by the time you finish reading this sentence.