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Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
AD 630L
Language
English
Formats
Description
When a Princess learns from her Fairy Godmother that she is in last place in a car race against such fairy tale notables as Humpty Dumpty, the Three Bears, and Rumpelstiltskin, she boldly rebuffs defeat and steps on the gas.
Author
Publisher
Poisoned Pen Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First e-book edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource : map.
Language
English
Description
After accidentally colliding with popular NASCAR driver Miles Hanson on the track, racecar driver Kate Reilly becomes a target of his fan club. At the same time, Kate fears for her life after she becomes the near victim of a hit-and-run which she suspects was engineered by misogynistic reporter Felix Simon--until Felix is murdered.
Author
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Danny Mason's brother, "Clean" Cole Mason, is famous on the stock-car circuit for being a good guy. So Danny can't believe it when he starts to see signs that someone on his brother's team is sabotaging his opponents. Danny has to figure out what's going on before someone gets seriously hurt.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
840L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Profiles some of the fastest race cars in the world, discussing how they go as fast as they do, why some of them have wings and fins, and which one holds the record for fastest in the world.
Author
Publisher
Poisoned Pen Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First e-book edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource : map.
Language
English
Description
Racecar driver Kate Reilly participation in the 24 Hours of Daytona race is plagued by misfortune as she learns her boyfriend Stuart is hospitalized following a near-fatal car accident just seconds before the race begins, a fatal accident occurs during the race, and some of her family members are spotted supporting the other teams. As soon as the race ends, Kate attempts to find out who caused Stuart's accident and why.
8) Race cars
Author
Lexile measure
400L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the parts of race cars that help it go fast and win races"--
Author
Publisher
Poisoned Pen Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First e-book edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource : map.
Language
English
Description
Aspiring racecar driver Kate Reilly becomes the prime suspect in a murder when she takes the place of a recently murdered driver in the American Le Mans Series. Seeking to clear her name at the same time as getting to know her new team, Kate starts to investigate who among them might also be a suspect.
10) Stock cars
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
340L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about stock car racing, including the track and stock car parts and functions. Includes a glossary, a list of additional resources, and color photographs.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
880L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Explores a number of rivalries between NASCAR racers from throughout NASCAR history, including those rivalries between Mario Andretti vs. A.J. Foyt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. vs. Kasey Kahne.
12) Gran turismo
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (134 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
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.
13) Demolition derby
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1995
Lexile measure
800L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Includes a play-by-play account of a demolition derby, descriptions of different types of vehicles used, explanations of various kinds of derbies, and a glossary of terms.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A gritty, voice-driven thriller about a former getaway driver who thought he had escaped the criminal life who is pulled back in by race, poverty, and his own former life of crime. Beauregard "Bug" Montage is a man with many different titles: husband, father, friend, honest car mechanic. But before he gave it up, Bug used to be known from the hills of North Carolina to the beaches of Florida as the best Wheel Man on the East Coast. After a series...
15) Speedway switch
Author
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Quarter-midget car racer Michael Haynes and his twin brother Mark, the team's mechanic, are used to winning their races, but when a new, unscrupulous racer starts competing, even causing Michael to be injured in a race, the twins are tempted to start using different tactics themselves.
16) Days of thunder
Series
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
Widescreen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (107 min.) : sound, color, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Race car driver Cole Trickle (Tom Cruise) teams with a legendary crew chief (Robert Duvall) to race at the Daytona 500. A fiery crash nearly ends his career and he must turn to a beautiful doctor (Nicole Kidman) to regain his nerve to race, to win and to live.
Author
Publisher
Motorbooks
Language
English
Formats
Description
Though he is famous as one of Hollywood's greatest actors, a world-class humanitarian, and the founder of the Newman's Own natural food empire, the late Paul Newman had another intriguing and lesser-known passion: he was an avid, successful, and well-respected car racer and team owner. In Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman, Matt Stone of Motor Trend teams up with Preston Lerner of Automobile magazine to bring you the incredible racing biography...
Author
Series
Publisher
Encyclopedias, Abdo Reference
Pub. Date
2025.
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Driving fast and winning races is what keeps NASCAR drivers going. Each race car is built for speed and safety. This encyclopedia gives readers a look into the history of NASCAR, from the first race to the daring drivers and speedy cars competing since then and the tracks on which they race.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
580L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (106 pages) : illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Born into a racing family, Dale Earnhardt Jr. seemed destined to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. This book follows the skyrocketing career of this racing star from his first NASCAR Busch series race and back-to-back Busch championships to his father's sudden death during the 2001 Daytona 500 and his current chase for the Winston Cup championship.
Author
Series
Publisher
Encyclopedias, Abdo Reference
Pub. Date
2025.
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Going places with or without roads is a challenge monster trucks are willing to take. Each truck is built for speed, strength, and showing off. This encyclopedia gives readers a look into the history of monster trucks, from the first custom-built trucks to the competitions that keep audiences excited today, the drivers behind the wheels, and the tracks and crews that keep everything running.