Modern Marvels

Season 7, Episode 15

Episode Title: Race Cars

Air Date: 2000-06-06

Overview:

Today, race cars tear up the tracks at 300 m.p.h. Computers and space-age composite materials are as much as part of racing as the drivers. They’re fast, they’re thrilling, and they’ve gone high-tech. We’ll review the history of the innovations that led to today’s technological wonders.