Sprint Cars

Discusses sprint cars, including their history, design, and competitions.

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 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.

Describes sprint cars, including their design and the races they compete in.

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

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

Sprint Car Hall of Famer Kramer Williamson began his 45-year professional career as a grassroots racer from Pennsylvania and became one of the most successful and beloved professional drivers of all time. Drawing on interviews with those who knew him best, this first ever biography of Williamson covers his life and career as a driver and sprint car builder, from his humble beginnings racing the legendary #73 Pink Panther car in 1968 to his fatal crash during qualifying rounds at Lincoln Speedway in 2013.

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.