Built for speed

Describes different kinds of roller coasters, their history, and how they operate, and gives examples of each type.

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest trucks, describing the specific features and specifications of such vehicles as racing pickups, semi-trucks, monster trucks, and jet-powered trucks.

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest trains.

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest racing motorcycles.

Describes the design, safety features, and professional racing of NASCAR stock trucks, which are ultrapowered versions of American-built pickup trucks.

Discusses the history and development of the race cars that have been used at the Indianapolis Speedway from the early 1900s to the present.

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest helicopters, describing the specific features and specifications of such aircraft as the SA 360 Dauphin, Boeing-Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche, AH-64 Apache, and V-22 Osprey.

Examines the excitement, history, regulations, types of cars, and notable drivers of drag racing.

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest automobiles, describing the specific features and specifications of such cars as dragsters, Indianapolis 500 race cars, and the supersonic car.