For the Old World caught up in the traumas of a bitter conflict, Americas Indianapolis 500-mile race was a New-World beacon of auto-racing speed and excitement during the 1940s. While racing stopped in Europe in 1939, the Indy 500 raced on in 1940 and 41, bringing victories in both years for Wilbur Shaws Maserati. Racing resumed in 1946 with Shaw in charge of the Speedway, now owned by Tony Hulman. The post-war fields were full of exotic machinery from Fageols twin-engined four-wheel-drive car and the front-drive Blue Crowns-1947-48-49 winners-to the rear-engined Tucker Millers and Rounds Rocket plus the imported 1939 Mercedes-Benz of Don Lee and numerous Alfa Romeos and Maseratis. The first Kurtis racers made their debut, as did the awesome Novi. The six-cylinder Thorne Special won in 1946 and Indys only six-wheeled car competed as well. This new Ludvigsen Library book brings to dramatic life the spectacle and excitement of the 1940-1949 era at the Speedway.

Sprint cars are all about speed and power. Huge names like Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart used Sprint car racing as a stepping stone to their higher profile divisions. This title takes a close look at the history, the vehicles, the events, and the stars who make Sprint car racing unique. Complete with informative sidebars, a photo diagram, and much more. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Alphabet board book for the next generation of motorsports enthusiasts. The book is packed with fun auto related illustrations to teach children.

Young sports enthusiasts and nonenthusiasts alike will find something to interest them in the History of Sports series. Each book in the series focuses on a sport, examining its origins and tracing the evolution of rules, strategy, and philosophy of the game. Memorable moments and colorful personalities are discussed in every volume as are the important social and political issues that have shaped and continue to influence the game. Annotated bibliographies, informational sidebars, footnoted sources, numerous photographs, and detailed indexes enhance each book. Book jacket.