Funny Car Racing for BeginnersDescribes funny car racing, how it began, and the types of cars used. Also includes vignettes about top drivers, an interview with the current record breaker, and information on how a beginner can break into the field. |
Contents
1 Something New in Drag Racing | 1 |
Development of the Funny Car | 18 |
3 The Basic Funny Car | 35 |
Copyright | |
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