automobile racing drivers

Few women had driven at the top auto racing levels before Danica Patrick arrived on the IndyCar circuit in 2002. Once behind the wheel of a high-powered IndyCar, she broke barriers that included becoming the first woman to win a race on that circuit. Moving over to NASCAR, she recorded several more firsts for women racers, including winning the pole position for the Daytona 500 in 2013. Her fame and personality have made her popular with fans and with advertisers, who have made her image a common site.

Simple text and full-color photographs briefly describe the life of Danica Patrick and her NASCAR career.

Readers learn about the thrilling finishes and unlikely stories behind the creation and growth of one of the most famous motorsports events in the world.

Enzo's only excitement consists of chasing the cars that pass the farm where he lives, until he meets Zo? and her father.

A dog decides that when he dies and returns to earth as a man, he will model his behavior after his beloved owner, a race car driver.

Introduces professional stock car racers with simple text and pictures.

Profiles fourteen professional auto racers who hold records in the sport. Includes a list of honorable mentions, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Examines the life of Tony Stewart, discussing his career as a race car driver.

Enzo, the dog of professional race car driver Denny Swift, recalls the memories of his life and shares his insight into the human condition that he learned from observing his owner.

A dog decides that when he dies and returns to earth as a man, he will model his behavior after his beloved owner, a race car driver. Includes interview with author.