stock car racing

Presents a short biography of NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and describes his childhood in North Carolina, early interest in racing, and achievements on the NASCAR circuit.

Brief biographies of twelve stock car drivers including Lee and Richard Petty, Pops Turner, A. J. Foyt, and Bobby Allison.

Explains what the pit crew and crew chief of a NASCAR team do before and during a race and describes significant teams such as Richard Childress Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing.

Describes major NASCAR tracks such as Daytona International Speedway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway, presents track statistics, and covers significant moments in the tracks' histories.

Traces the history of NASCAR racing since its beginning in the 1940s, and tracks its growth and development over the years, NASCAR champions, and famous racing families.

Describes the careers of Richard Petty, David Pearson, Dale Earnhardt, Sr., Jeff Gordon, and other major NASCAR drivers.

Describes the inner workings of NASCAR race team garages, pit areas, tracks, and races, presenting details on car construction, safety gear, famous drivers, and related topics.

Examines the lives and career highlights of some of the superstars of the NASCAR circuit, including Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Sr., Tony Stewart, and others, and provides photographs and statistics.

Explains what happens in the pit area during a NASCAR race, and includes color photos, a pit stop countdown, a glossary, and a further resource list.