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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
Evaluating his life on the eve of his death, atypical canine Enzo considers the sacrifices his master, Denny Swift, has made in his pursuit of becoming a professional race car driver, and the dog's own efforts to preserve the Swift family.
2) Gran turismo
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Based on the unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs, a struggling working-class gamer, a failed former racecar driver, and an idealistic motorsport executive. Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world. It is an inspiring, thrilling, and action-packed story that proves that nothing is impossible when you're fueled from within.
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005?].
Language
English
Description
Maggie Peyton wants to join her family's dynasty of race car drivers, but her father worries that she'll get hurt. As a college graduation gift, he buys Maggie a junked-out Volkswagen Beetle, which turns out to be Herbie, a car with a mind of its own. Soon Maggie and Herbie are racing against an arrogant racing champion and duking it out with monster trucks.
5) Motor mouth
Author
Series
Alexandra Barnaby novels volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
It's the last race of the season and Sam Hooker's NASCAR raceday spotter is Alexandra Barnaby. From her vantage point high above the grandstand she sees things going on in the infield that will change her life. From Miami, Florida to Concord, North Carolina and back to Miami, this is an action-packed multi-car crash of shady dealings, stolen technology, drive-thru windows, and destruction of personal property.
7) Race forever
Author
Series
Choose your own adventure volume 7
Publisher
Chooseco
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
You are a race car driver alone in Africa where the course is tough, hazardous, and risky, with unscrupulous competitors. Floods, elephants and local guerrillas are nothing compared to the drivers who will do anything to win. The race course you choose may spell the beginning or end of your career.
8) The chase
Author
Series
Fast track (Erin McCarthy) volume 4
Publisher
Berkley Sensation
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Kendall Holbrook is determined to make it to the top, even with the challenge of being a woman on the male-dominated racing circuit. She doesn't have time for romance-especially not with racing rival Evan Monroe, the man who nearly crushed her dream years ago. Tricked into meeting him, Kendall is experiencing all those old feelings again-and she can't deny that they still have enough chemistry to set fire to the track.
10) Metro girl
Author
Series
Alexandra Barnaby novels volume 1
Language
English
Description
When her not-so-bright brother Wild Bill, a boat captain, goes missing in Florida, Barney takes up the search. Apart from the sunburn and humidity-induced bad hair, Barney also has to deal with Sam Hooker, whose missing boat might lead to Wild Bill.
11) Demolition derby
Author
Series
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
c1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Covers the history of demolition derby competition and types of vehicles, various events, and tactics involved.
12) The great plan
Author
Series
Speed Racer (Chase Wheeler) volume 1
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Speed Racer enters the Sword Mountain Race and has to protect the new plans for his car, the Mach 5, from competitors.
15) The pit crew
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Examines the history and importance of the pit crew in auto racing.
Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books, St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Just before high noon on May 30th, 1964, the Indy 500 stopped for the first time in history. Seven cars had crashed in a fiery accident, killing two drivers, and threatening the very future of the 500. Art Garner reconstructs the events, circumstances, and fatal decisions leading up to the sport's blackest day.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The creator of Miles to Go heads over to the preschool Grand Prix, where a little girl is about to give the boys a run for their money. It's race day at the Red Apple School, and Miles and Otto can't wait. But what's that fancy Speedster doing here? It belongs to a girl named Indie, and the boys had better get in shape if they want to win the trophy! Soon everyone is off -- "whish! whoosh! -- "and Miles takes an early lead. But then Indie is at his...
Series
Publisher
Viva Pictures
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Pop worries about Speed's safety behind the wheel so he decides to install the "time org, 'his latest invention into Speed's Mach 5, with unpredictable results. Designed to rewind time after an accident, the orb is hit by lightning, and becomes a portal to a time 50 years into the future. Things aren't exactly as the team had hoped in the future, as old rivals have triumphed and worst of all, robot safety laws means humans aren't allowed to drive....
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