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Hot Rods and Racing Cars #51 (1961)

Charlton · 1961 · 36 pages

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Contains 5 stories
A Lesson in Driving
6 pp · car

Beth Madigan takes the wheel of Clint Curtis’ hot rod during a high-stakes race against Bud Kessler, a reckless driver with a dangerous attitude. As the race unfolds, Beth discovers a critical flaw in Bud’s car—his brakes are failing—and she must use her skill and quick thinking to prevent a disaster on the winding course.

The New Member
6 pp · car

Clint Curtis, a member of the Road Knights, gives a young mechanic named Joey Roberts a ride after a minor accident, sparking an unexpected friendship. As Joey helps Clint tune his hot rod, the Road Knights take a special interest in the boy and invite him to join their events, leading to a heartfelt day of racing and camaraderie.

Untitled story
1 pp · non-fiction; car
The Flying Hot-Rods
4 pp · car

Mike Terrazza, a hot-rodder from the Blazers club, nearly crashes his car after a light plane buzzes him at high speed, only to be rescued by the pilot—a young woman named Nell. After a tense encounter and a lesson in humility, Mike learns that Nell and her brother Jim have left racing behind for flying, and he soon finds himself drawn to the skies, beginning flight lessons with them.

Dirty Mike's Revenge
6 pp · car

Dirty Mike Benson, a fifteen-year-old outcast known for his grease-stained appearance, spends nearly a year secretly building a stunning hot rod in his father’s garage, driven by the dream of proving himself. After finally finishing the car, he takes it out for the first time, earning stunned admiration from his peers—though not everyone is willing to see past his reputation.

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