Short-Track Racing: Engines UnleashedRev your engines for the action-packed sport of short-track racing. From small, local tracks to the highest level of NASCAR, short-track racing is loaded with thrills and drama. Learn more about how teams fine-tune their cars for the crowded tracks and tight turns, and meet the drivers who race them. |
Contents
Chapter 1 Metal Motors and Mayhem | 4 |
Chapter 2 Rookies Rules and Roots | 12 |
Chapter 3 Built for Speed | 16 |
Chapter 4 Stars Speedways and Showdowns | 22 |
Glossary | 30 |
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Back Cover | 34 |
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