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Based on the unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs, a struggling working-class gamer, a failed former racecar driver, and an idealistic motorsport executive. Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world. It is an inspiring, thrilling, and action-packed story that proves that nothing is impossible when you're fueled from within.

A man receives a new perspective on life after he almost dies in a car crash.

Presents the accomplishments of women in the field of race car driving.(Sara Christian, Milka Duno, Sarah Fisher, Janet Guthrie, Katherine Legge, Alison McLeod, Patty Moise, Shirley "Cha Cha" Muldowney, Debbie Renshaw, Shawna Robinson, Lyn St James, Louise Smith, and Hillary Will.).

Frank Capua is a rising star on the race circuit who dreams of winning the big one - the Indianapolis 500. But to get there he runs the risk of losing his wife Elora to his rival, Luther Erding, and strains the relationship with his stepson.

"How do you pick car racing GOATs? Richard Petty and Jeff Gordon get a lot of attention. But what about NHRA champion Brittany Force? And what about the versatile driver A.J. Foyt? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of car racing and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time"-- Provided by publisher.

La historia del mejor piloto Mexicano de Formula 1 de todos los tiempos. En 2021, Checo Perez hizo historia: se convirtio en el segundo piloto mexicano en ganar dos Grandes Premios de F1 y el primero en participar en mas de 200 carreras de la maxima categora. Nunca te rindas es el relato de su extraordinario recorrido en las pistas: el nino que desde antes de los 12 anos era uno con el volante; el piloto que en las calles de Monaco burlo a la muerte;...

Lewis's childhood was filled with days spent watching Formula One racing with his dad. His hobby led him to go-kart racing and, at the age of 10, he won the British Kart Championship. Shortly after, he began training as a racing driver with McLaren, rising through the ranks to become the top of his field. This amazing story of the first Black Formula One driver features a fact and photo section at the back.

"Young readers will love this exciting, in-depth yet accessible look at formula one race cars, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and how they zoom around the track at blinding speeds"--Provided by publisher.

"No one knows NASCAR-with all its drama, controversy, and excitement-like Kyle Petty does. Swerve or Die is the smart NASCAR book that's never been written before, a real insider's account of exactly how stock-car racing got to be so controversial and how its Southern-bred worldview is shaking American life yet again. Kyle Petty, a third generations racer, current NASCAR commentator, and one of the most beloved figures in the sport, takes readers...

In the 1930s, most girls were happy playing with dolls. But Betty Skelton liked playing with airplanes. When Betty was young there weren₂t many women flying airplanes or racing cars, but she wouldn₂t let that stop her. She was always ready to take on a challenge. Betty rode motorcycles, raced cars, jumped out of planes, and flew jets, helicopters, gliders, and blimps. And by the time she was an adult, Betty was known in the press as the ₁First...