Discusses stock cars, their history, parts of the cars, and race strategy.

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers go behind the wheel of a stock car and experience what it's like to race inches apart from other high-speed vehicles.--Publisher's website.

Discusses these race cars, their history, parts, and the NASCAR races that make them famous.

An introductory description of stock cars and stock car racing.

Learn what stack cars are, the history of stock car racing, and more.

NASCAR driving, rules of racing, the most popular and successful drivers, best moments in NASCAR history and other topics.

"Experience the thrill of a NASCAR race, and learn about the cars, personalities, and races associated with this sport"--Provided by publisher.

"What's it really like to drive in a stock car race? Loud and hot! Spark early readers' natural curiosity about racing with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to stock cars. Once upon a time, stock cars raced as they came from the factory--with maybe a few upgrades. Now, most people think of NASCAR stock cars, which are all custom made. These powerful machines have three times the horsepower of a regular car."--