Charlton Comics was one of the first comic companies to recognize the power of cars, racing and
the general interest in readersÕ Òneed for speedÓ. HOT RODS AND RACING CARS began being
published by Charlton Comics in November of 1951 and would go on to last a hundred and twenty
issues.
HOT RODS AND RACING CARS has stories from locations across the racing circuit globe including the
Indianapolis Speedway, Le Mans, Bonneville, Sebring International Grand Prix and Pebble Beach.
The series covered motor cross, drag racing, stock cars and even soap box derbies. If you aren't
careful you might learn something cool as HOT RODS AND RACING CARS had biographies on racing
car designs and articles about famous racers of the Indianapolis 500, various car models like the
LeSabre and how some automobile models got their names.