Crowley County Combined Library

An overview of drag racing with descriptions of the drag strip, Christmas tree lights, driver gear, racing fuel, time trials, and race day. Includes a glossary of terms.

Examines Indy racing, a form of auto racing based on the Indianapolis 500 race; discusses racing worldwide, building the cars, and what happens during the race.

Describes the four classes of vintage cars, how they are restored and rebuilt, and the unique aspects of classic car races.

Two years after Tamara Briggs's husband was killed in a wreck at Talladega, she's back to dating, but her latest beau is a dud. She dumps him and remains intent on not ending up with another race-car driver, but that's exactly what she gets when she meets Elec Monroe. Things progress quickly, and soon she's having dynamite sex with this younger man who's nice to her kids-who could ask for more? There's a catch of course: Elec is the son of Tamara's...

Grad student Imogen Wilson realizes she's hit on the perfect thesis for her sociology degree. If she follows the so-called "rules" on how to get a man, can she steer her way into the world and hearts of stock race car drivers, and establish their dating-and mating-patterns?Although sexy and reckless racer Ty McCordle is the ideal test subject, Imogen knows that for the sake of science, she can't give in to her growing attraction for him. Yet he's...

Suzanne Jefferson is broke, which is why she's given up charity work for wedding planning. Fortunately, she has a high-profile client--and best of all, he's paid in advance. There are just two problems: the bride is a bridezilla, and Suzanne's ex-husband is the best man.

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.

Eve Monroe is a stock-car PR pro who puts her career first-until an on-track wardrobe malfunction reveals more than the sexy smile of jackman Nolan Ford. The video's become an internet sensation, and it's Eve's job to calm the sponsors and put a spin on the unexpected exposure.It may be a public relations job, but now that Eve's seen what's under Nolan's crew suit, it's gotten personal. After a few dates she has Nolan pretty revved up. If only she'd...

"Describes the planets closest to the Sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) and their place in the solar system"--