stock car racing

Traces the history of stock car racing from the first Dayton Beach races in the 1930s into the early twenty-first century, and includes a look at legendary drivers, and discussion of the role of sponsors.

Describes what NASCAR fans can experience at live racing events, including before, during, and after the race.

A history of NASCAR racing from its postwar start on Daytona Beach and Piedmont dirt tracks through the early 1970s when the sport gained national recognition. Covers the sport's origins in bootlegging liquor and profiles the early NASCAR heroes including founder Big Bill France.

Take a look at some of the worlds most prestigious sports events, from an analytical examination of the sport and an outline of the rules to a graphic glimpse at the varied locations around the world where the competitions take place. Includes photographs, diagrams, charts, maps, sidebars, highlights and quizzes.

Presents information on National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing, or NASCAR, including stars such as Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, and Richard Petty, and covers famous circuits and races, the role of the pit crew, driving tactics, and truck racing, and includes a glossary.

Presents a collection of full-color photographs and narratives that describe the personal and professional lives of a number of NASCAR racecar drivers including Jeff Gordon, Kyle Petty, and Michael Waltrip.

Presents an overview of the history of stock car racing, and features a collection of alphabetically arranged articles that provide information about various aspects of the sport, covering people, events, organizations, racetracks, competitions, and other topics.

Explores many of the highlights in the long racing legacy of the Earnhardts, beginning in the early days of stock car racing in North Carolina. It also describes the challenges and accomplishments of the Earnhardt NASCAR dynasty.

A father, his friends, and his six-year-old son rebuild an old car together and drive it in races.

Explores the science behind NASCAR racing, looking at how people and technology work together behind the scenes to make races happen.