All About Race Cars

The definitive unofficial guide for Formula 1 fans in the making and young engineers in training.

Kids see the speed. This book shows them the science behind it.

Why do race cars have wings? How do the tyres grip the track? What protects the driver? And could one really drive upside down?

In the revised and updated second edition of All About Race Cars, Red Racer and Roxy the Engineer guide curious readers inside the newest generation of racing machines. Through vivid diagrams, bold illustrations, real-world photography, and fascinating facts, children discover how aerodynamics, engines, grip, braking, tyres, and safety systems work together to create extraordinary speed.

Made for ages 5–10, this colorful fact book turns big engineering ideas into clear, exciting explanations young readers can understand.

For kids who love fast cars, ask endless questions, and want to know how things work, All About Race Cars turns racing excitement into real STEM curiosity.

Andy Amendola is the founder of Red Racer Books, a proud Hispanic American, and a dad of two. He discovered his love for motorsports later in life and wanted to share that excitement with his kids through books. When he realized there were very few children’s books about motorsports, Andy set out to write his own. Today, Andy continues to create stories for Red Racer Books while collaborating with writers, drivers, racing insiders, and illustrators to bring racing-inspired ideas to life. He lives just outside Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife, children, and their speedy pups, Skye and Zeus.

Wei Ren is a painter and illustrator based in Fuzhou, China. Originally trained as a UI designer, he brings a bold, dynamic visual style that captures the speed, energy, and emotion of the track.

Wei has collaborated with Andy Amendola on several books spanning different racing series. A proud father and fan of all things fast, he loves bringing the world of motorsport to life for young readers.