racetracks (automobile racing)

"The cave wall rumble. The ground shakes. These cars have power" (publisher).

Presents an overview of four of race car driving's most well-known tracks, providing a discussion of their development, in simple text with illustrations, including information on land-speed records, granite, racing stipes, railroad tracks, and NASCAR.

Presents a short study of the design, history, and races at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee.

Provides descriptions of some of the different types and styles of NASCAR tracks, including short and intermediate tracks, superspeedways, and road courses, with specifications, a brief history, a look at unique features, and accounts of famous races held at each track.

Discusses the Championship Trail, an annual series of about 20 automobile races, including the Indy 500, held at tracks throughout the country.

A behind-the-scenes look at the NASCAR experience, pre-race activities, visits to the garage area, and meeting the drivers.