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Hot Rods and Racing Cars #36 (1958)

Charlton · 1958 · 36 pages

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Contains 5 stories
The 500 Mile Classic
8 pp
Reckless Redhead
6 pp

Red Colton, a thrill-seeking young man known for his reckless driving, races against his friend Andy Carruba on an abandoned military track, nearly causing a crash but ultimately winning the heat. With Andy’s guidance, Red begins to learn the skills of real racing, determined to prove he can win the big race despite his inexperience.

Sportsmanship
1 pp

In a crucial B-Class stock car race, Arthur Coones of Elberfield, Indiana, is eliminated after seeing the checkered flag wave for Kenneth Coley of Paducah, Kentucky. When Coley, a novice, faces disqualification due to his car’s delayed inspection, Arthur volunteers to help dismantle his rival’s vehicle—earning the Sportsmanship Trophy for his integrity.

Why Do they Do It?
5 pp

A young man pours his time, money, and relentless effort into building a custom dragster, enduring grueling nights and freezing conditions just to race it for a few seconds on a quarter-mile track. As an outsider questions the sense behind such dedication, the story draws a parallel to Everest climbers, suggesting that the true reason lies in the challenge itself—pushing limits simply because they exist.

Untitled story
1 pp

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