Fast Lane: Drag Racing

How do Pro Stock cars slow down after racing so fast? How big are the special tires needed for Pro Stock races? Readers find the answers to these questions and many more in this colorful and engaging book. Pro Stock cars look like the cars you see on the street, but this book explains why they are actually very different.

What looks like a street motorcycle but can travel nearly 200 miles per hour? It's a Pro Stock motorcycle. Readers will discover many things about these speedy machines as they read this informative book filled with vivid photographs showing these bikes in action. Young adrenaline seekers will love exploring the world of Pro Stock motorcycles before, during, and after races and even meet some famous drivers along the way.

Did you know that a Top Fuel dragster's engine must be rebuilt after every race? These cars can go as fast as 320 miles per hour, but they need a lot of work to stay in racing shape. Readers learn all about the parts and people that make these dragsters go, with the help of eye-catching photographs.

Racing Funny Cars is very serious business. Readers learn all about these cars, from how fast they can go to what makes them so "funny." Detailed photographs provide an inside look at these cars and their daring drivers. Fun facts teach readers about the many unique parts of these dragsters and the steps taken to keep drivers safe during races. Book Review: Funny Car Dragsters"Short but robust back matter makes this entry in the Fast Lane: Drag Racing series a good entry point for budding speed demons."-Booklist