Speed Demons #9

In 1958, Cuba's first international Grand Prix draws 150,000 passionate fans to Havana's Malecon Boulevard, where world champion Juan Fangio and the young Marquis de Portago battle in a thrilling 315-mile duel. The Cuban spectators prove as unpredictable as the race itself—their enthusiasm nearly causes disaster until officials impose strict crowd control, but their roar never stops as the two drivers trade positions lap after lap. It's a masterclass in racing skill and daring, played out before crowds whose energy rivals the competition on the track.

Bones Dean puts his new carburetor to the test by driving the Dean Special in a high-stakes race, but inexperience behind the wheel proves to be as much of a challenge as the ruthless competition on the track. When his hired driver turns out to have dangerous connections, Bones must get behind the wheel himself and face off against determined rivals using every dirty trick in the book to stop him. It's a white-knuckle showdown where the carburetor's performance is put to the ultimate test.

"Hot Rod Talk" explores essential hot rod terminology and modifications—from boring out cylinders to increase displacement and chopping roofs for that signature low-slung look, to installing dual exhaust pipes for better engine breathing and performance. This straightforward guide breaks down the language and techniques that hot rodders use to transform stock cars into custom machines, offering practical insight into the mechanical and aesthetic choices that define the hobby.

When three rival drivers conspire to wreck Jocko McCoy during a race, he survives with injuries but a burning desire for revenge—until a month of recovery and a new driving job give him time to reconsider his path. Facing his antagonists again on the track, McCoy discovers that true victory comes not from payback, but from proving he's the better driver when it counts most. "Dirty Driver" is a tense racing drama about choosing character over vengeance.

This 1958 feature takes readers on a guided tour of the LeSabre, an experimental two-seater that GM designers envisioned as the car of the future—a sleek, jet-inspired machine built over four years to test bold mechanical and styling concepts. From its dramatically low 36¾-inch profile and dual-fuel injection system to its electrically controlled convertible top and push-button doors, the LeSabre packed more innovation into one vehicle than most designers dream up in a lifetime. A fascinating look at how far ahead of its time this rolling laboratory actually was.

Jim Conley, a talented driver dismissed as a tramp by the racing establishment, gets his shot at the big time when Dan Berrios hires him as both mechanic and driver after an injury sidelines Berrios himself. At Eastern Raceway, Conley must navigate cutthroat competitors and the vindictive Skip Tanner, who's determined to run him off the track—but Conley's skill behind the wheel proves he belongs among the country's best drivers.