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Hot Rods and Racing Cars #80 (1966)

Charlton · 1966 · 36 pages

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Contains 4 stories
Never Say Good Luck
6 pp · car

Lester Hokey, a superstitious racer, is convinced that saying "good luck" brings disaster after his brother-in-law Herman accidentally jinxes him during a race. Despite his fears, he pushes through the chaos of the track, only to face new mishaps—like a wrench left on the floorboard and a slippery patch of oil—while trying to stay focused. As he races again, he clings to rituals and hopes his luck has finally turned.

The Dune Riders
6 pp · car

Clint and Alex race their dune buggy across the desert, trading leads and banter as they tackle treacherous dunes. When Alex insists on driving, things quickly go awry—stalling, nearly crashing, and eventually getting stranded in the scorching sun, forcing them to wait for help.

The Vanderbuilt Cup Race of 1937
5 pp · non-fiction

In the 1937 Vanderbuilt Cup Race, Tazio Nuvolari fights to maintain control of his Alfa Romeo as flames erupt from the engine, forcing him to make a desperate maneuver off the track while enduring extreme heat and danger. With the crowd watching in stunned silence, he narrowly escapes injury, turning a potential tragedy into a moment of heroic resilience.

Slow Champ
6 pp · car

Clint Curtis, driving a '62 Plymouth, finds himself outmatched by faster stock cars in a grueling race, forcing him to abandon traditional racing tactics. Determined to compete, he adopts the risky strategy of tail-gating the leaders, using their slipstream to conserve fuel and maintain position—testing the limits of skill and nerve on the track.

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