Autos Sprint Sprint Cars

A look at the high-powered racing cars designed to race short distances.

"Brief text describes sprint cars, from their design to their action-packed races in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher.

Enter the exciting world of sprint cars to learn about this fast-paced sport and famous drivers associated with it. Cover-to-Cover Informational Book.

Explains Sprint Car Racing And Describes Why Some Cars Have Wings. Readers Learn How The Cars Are Made, Why They Have Wings, And How Much They Cost.

Discusses sprint car racing, a noisy, muddy event attracting a wide assortment of drivers.

Sprint cars are small, speedy race cars that can be raced on paved or dirt tracks. They can move at over 140 miles per hour! Readers will explore the history of these compact, high-powered speed machines.

Fans of sprint car racing know that every race is sure to be exciting. These odd-shaped, yet speedy, cars sprint and slide their way around tracks, throwing dirt and bumping into each other all the way. The first sprint cars, built just after World War I, were stripped-down Model T Fords. Today’s sprint cars are hi-tech machines that travel close to 140 miles (225 km) per hour. Their giant upside down wings help keep their wheels on the track. However, sooner or later, there’s going to be a crash! Readers will love the colorful photographs of these crazy sprint cars in action.

Sprint cars are all about speed and power. Huge names like Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart used Sprint car racing as a stepping stone to their higher profile divisions. This title takes a close look at the history, the vehicles, the events, and the stars who make Sprint car racing unique. Complete with informative sidebars, a photo diagram, and much more. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.