"The illustrated "Amazing Race Cars" series is designed to provide intermediate to middle school readers with an introduction to some of the most powerful automobiles in the world. Each volume in the series focuses on a different type of racing car, with an emphasis on how the vehicles are utilized in their special niche in this sport. In each book, readers are treated to a look at the mechanical capacities of the cars in question, the types of tracks or terrain they are raced on, and the driving requirements they call for. Mention is also made of the specialized parts and equipment that are built into these high-powered vehicles. Each book also features dramatic color photography which captures the speed and power of race cars. In this chapter in the series, readers will learn about stock cars and how popular races featuring them are. Stock car racing has become one of the more popular televised sports. Due to the rising popularity for NASCAR races, stock car events draw not only large in-person audiences but also substantial TV ratings. Stock cars look very much like souped up regular cars but that exterior perspective is misleading. Stock cars travel at high speeds and are fitted with re-worked parts designed to streamline and accelerate performance. Stock car races are carried out on race courses that can be as long as two miles. Accidents are not uncommon in stock car racing and, despite advancements in safety equipment, these events can be quite dangerous. The story of these very popular racing cars is well told in this book and will appeal to young car enthusiasts." -Children's Literature, January 2022
