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  The Indianapolis 500 has been around a very long time - over 100 years! A lot of things have changed since the first race, but it's still full of excitement. See a photo of the very first Indy 500. If unicycles make you think of clowns, think again. Unicycle riding is everywhere, including basketball games! Do you think you could ride one? Sleek, stylish Corvettes are dream cars. Find out why here, and take a look at cool photos of some special models. See what happens when a troublesome 18-wheeler comes roaring through town in this fun cartoon story. Are there really fire-breathing trucks? Yes, there are! These world-famous trucks shoot huge balls of fire out of their exhaust stacks. They can roar down a runway at hundreds of miles per hour! Wow! Read "10 Fun Facts About Cars and Trucks" to learn things you never knew about these vehicles. Find out why Formula 1 auto racing rules the world! ALL THIS PLUS A RACING SCIENCE EXPERIMENT, FIRE TRUCKS, COOL PUZZLES