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This book presents records of amazing drivers and races in auto racing and includes a short history of the sport.
Quick Summary
Brian Howell's *Amazing Auto Racing Records* drops you right into the thrill of the track, with jaw-dropping records from the fastest pit-stop times to the most laps completed in a single season, and a short, easy-to-follow history that shows how the sport grew over the decades. The chapters are short and punchy, almost like a series of cool fact cards, so even reluctant readers can flip to a favorite record and feel accomplished after a few pages. There's a dash of excitement (a few daring feats might make you gasp), but nothing too graphic, which makes it a solid choice for parents who want something thrilling without being scary. If you love cars and speed, you'll also enjoy pairing it with other quick nonfiction titles like the *Guinness World Records: Cars* edition, but this one keeps the focus on the human stories behind the numbers.