Hot Rod Comics #3

Speedy Sparkins shows up late to a race, only to be confronted by an angry customer who claims he was cheated when buying a car that won’t go fast—despite Sparkins’ boast that it had been arrested six times for speed. The man insists the car’s sluggishness is a crime, while Sparkins tries to defend his reputation, all while the race begins without him.

Wilhelm Herz, Tony Bettenhauser, and John Cobb are celebrated as champions in their respective fields of speed—motorcycle, dirt-track racing, and land speed records—each achieving greatness through meticulous preparation, engineering excellence, and disciplined dedication. The story highlights their record-breaking feats, from Herz’s 180.172 m.p.h. run to Cobb’s 403.135 m.p.h. land speed record, showcasing the precision and innovation behind their triumphs.

Clint Curtis teams up with retired racer Tom Brant to prepare Brant’s vintage car for a last-minute charity race, diving into a whirlwind of mechanical work and late-night tuning. As the deadline looms, Clint gets his first chance behind the wheel, discovering the thrill and intensity of the racing game firsthand.