stock car racing

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.

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.

Seventeen-year-old Trent is helping his uncle film a television documentary about Scarlet Thunder, a stock car racing team, when he begins to suspect that someone is sabotaging the shoot.

Introduces students to mathematical concepts involved in NASCAR, including distance and speed, and contains activities designed to help readers practice these NASCAR-related math skills.

Provides an overview of the NASCAR Sprint Cup, with information on the Cup's history, top drivers, rules, and greatest moments.

Presents an illustrated introduction to the financial aspects of stock car racing.

Describes the work done by various members of a NASCAR team, including owners and managers, mechanics and specialists, fabricators, drivers, and pit crew workers.

A biography of NASCAR driver Kurt Busch, chronicling his racing career, and looking at his life away from the track.

"Speed, danger, and intense competition--these are just a few elements that make stock car racing such a popular sport. See powerful stock cars close up and learn how racing teams build them for speed and safety"--Provided by publisher.

Highlights eight famous drivers in the history of NASCAR. Includes "fast facts," a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.