Jeff Gordon in 2nd Start Position for 2013 Daytona 500

Veteran driver Jeff Gordon won the second guaranteed spot in this year's Daytona 500.  Gordon starts behind Danica Patrick, who's made headlines as the first female driver to win pole position at the Daytona 500.

Gordon has three Daytona 500 wins behind him and has a real shot at winning a fourth this year.

To learn more about Jeff Gordon's history with the Daytona 500 and with competitive racing in general, check out Jeff Gordon: Racing's Brightest Star by Marty Gitlin.  Written especially for reluctant readers, Gitlin's 128 pg. book details Jeff Gordon's racing career, from his start as one of the youngest successful racers, through his later career as a recognized racing champion.

Jeff Gordon: Racing's Brightest Star, included in Enslow's "Heroes of Racing" series, is available directly from Enslow Publishers in a library-bound edition for $23.95. That price represents a 25% school/library discount from Enslow's list price.The book is also available from major vendors, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.

Happy Belated Birthday to Danica Patrick

We thought her 30th birthday was today, when it was yesterday. She was participating in the Nationwide race on Saturday, however it appears that she ran over some debris in the beginning of the race which punctured her radiator.

Speedboat Racers: Kid Racers

Speedboat racing is a national sport and all ages of kids and adults can race. Learn about sleek hydroplanes, powerful runabouts, and the stars in the sport. By the early 1900s, powerboat racing had official rules. It became a national sport. You can race a powerboat as soon as you are nine years old. It doesn’t matter if you’re a boy or a girl, tall or short, big or small. Successful boat racers come in all shapes and sizes. Author: Michael Hauenstein.

Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3485-3
Paperback ISBN: 978-0-7660-3755-7
Ages 8-15
48 Pages, Full Color.

Snowmobile Racers

Nearly 1.6 million Americans own snowmobiles. Every winter, dads, moms, teenagers, and even little kids climb aboard their hot machines for some cold-weather fun. Some go for casual rides on groomed trails across snow-covered fields. Others dare to cut their own trails on mountainsides. Snowmobiling is an outdoor activity for the whole family. Author: Bob Woods.

Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13 978-0-7660-3487-7
Paperback: 978-0-7660-3756-4
Publication Year: 2010
For Ages 9-13.
48 Pages, Full Color.

Snowmobile Racers: Kid Racers

Nearly 1.6 million Americans own snowmobiles. Every winter, dads, moms, teenagers, and even little kids climb aboard their hot machines for some cold-weather fun. Some go for casual rides on groomed trails across snow-covered fields. Others dare to cut their own trails on mountainsides. Snowmobiling is an outdoor activity for the whole family. Author: Bob Woods.

Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-123: 978-0-7660-3487-7
Paperback: 978-0-7660-3756-4
Ages 9-13
48 Pages, Full color

BMX Racers: Kid Racers

BMX stands for bicycle motocross. Freestyle BMX is when riders pull tricks on their bikes. What’s the best part of BMX? The races? The tricks? The dirt? All these things are fabulous. But what makes BMX truly special is that it is a family affair. Nobody is left on the sidelines! After all, a racer's age can be anywhere from four to seventy-five! Author Ellen C. Labrecque.

Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Library Edition ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3484-6
Paperback: 978-0-7660-3753-3
Publication Date: 2010
48 pages, Full Color.

Danica Patrick to Make NASCAR Debut

Danica Patrick to make NASCAR debut Saturday.

Link to Fox News article

We have a great biography on this popular racecar driver:
Millions of sports fans know the name Danica Patrick—even if they've never watched an indy car race before. As a female driver, Patrick has broken ground for her consistent performances behind the wheel. In 2008, she won the Indy Japan 300, becoming the first woman to win in an Indy Car race.
Enslow Publishers ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3302-3

KEVIN HARVICK Biography (NASCAR) Published

KEVIN HARVICK: Racing to the Top, written by Tom Robinson has just been published. NASCAR fans will recognize Kevin Harvick as one of the biggest names in racing, having won many races in both NASCAR and the Craftsman Truck series. In addition he is the co-owner (with his wife, Delana) of the racing team Kevin Harvick, Inc., ensuring that Harvick will remain a dominant force in racing for many years to come. Written for fans ages 10-17, 128 pages, color photographs, ISBN-13: 978-0-3299-6. Link: http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2628