Wilkinson, Sylvia

Describes the object of endurance racing, the famous courses, the rules, the cars, and the drivers.

Explains the sport of karting--today's most important form of big time racing for young people.

Describes the Super Vee, a small racing car with a Volkswagen motor, used in competitions which are "stepping stones" to big time racing.

Covers driving in the annual Indianapolis 500, developments in racing cars, and the work of pit crews.

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

Discusses the racing, developing, and testing of Formula One cars and includes comments by Scandinavian driver Keke Rosberg and American designer Trevor Harris.

Discusses the Formula Atlantic automobile, a racing car known for its fast cornering speed and precision handling, which many young drivers use to learn their trade and break into the ranks of professional racing.

Discusses the racing cars used in Can-Am races and the ways Can-Am racing differs from other types.

Covers driving in the annual Indianapolis 500, race car developments, and the work of pit crews.

Discusses the sport of race car driving and the dangers of the occupation.