Charlton Comics was one of the first comic companies to recognize the power of cars, racing and
the general interest in readers’ “need for speed”. 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
Louis Chevrolet and articles about famous racers of the Indianapolis 500, various car models like
the LeSabre and how some car designs got their names.