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21. My Greatest Day in Nascar: The
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22. Tony Stewart (NASCAR Racing)
 
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23. Behind the Scenes of Nascar Racing
 
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24. Sunday Drivers: Nascar Winston
 
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25. Ford Taurus in Nascar: How Ford's
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26. The Most Victorious Cars of NASCAR
27. Inside Sports Nascar Racing
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28. NASCAR Racing 2: The Champion's
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29. Great Moments in NASCAR Racing
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30. Nascar/Stock Car Racing (Game
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31. Nascar Women: At the Heart of
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32. Jeff Gordon (Edge Books; Nascar
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33. NASCAR Generations: The Legacy
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34. NASCAR: The Thunder of America,
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35. NASCAR Confidential: Stories of
36. Photo Book - Memorable Nascar
 
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37. Rebel With a Cause: A Season With
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38. The Official NASCAR Busch Series
 
39. Lime Rock Park: 35 Years of Racing
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40. Fifty Years of Stock Car Racing:

21. My Greatest Day in Nascar: The Legends of Auto Racing Recount Their Greatest Moments
by Bob McCullough
 Hardcover: 310 Pages (2000-10-01)
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Asin: 0756761379
Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Here are the words of Jeff Gordon, Bobby Allison, Richard Petty, and many others--all talking about their greatest racing moments. For the first time ever, Bob McCullough has brought together a first-person account of the most exciting races, personal achievements, and events for the last 50 years. Fans get to read both an oral history of racing and a moving tribute to the efforts and achievements of the sports stars as well as the behind-the-scenes people who help make racing what it is today. With its insider's look into the world of auto racing, My Greatest Day in NASCAR is a must-have for all racing fans.
Amazon.com Review
What's your greatest NASCAR memory? Bob McCullough (My Greatest Day in Baseball) posed that question to 47 drivers, owners, crew chiefs, and NASCAR officials--from Bobby Allison to Smokey Yunick--during the 1999 season. For Jeff Gordon, the answer was recent history: winning the 1999 Daytona 500 on Valentine's Day. "King" Richard Petty had to reach a bit farther back--to the 1984 win at the Firecracker 400 with then-President Reagan watching in the stands. Cale Yarborough went even further back: remembering his first career victory, the 1968 Southern 500 in Darlington--just 15 miles from where he was born and raised. No matter the vintage, the stories offer up an intimate perspective on the world's fastest-growing sport. "Awesome Bill from Dawsonville" Elliott, Dale and Ned Jarrett, Benny and Phil Parsons, Bobby and Terry Labonte, Bobby and Donny Allison--all the greats of stock-car racing are here. My Greatest Day in NASCAR is essential reading for NASCAR fans. --M. Stein ... Read more

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1-0 out of 5 stars Thumbs Down
This is the worst book I have ever read on NASCAR. It is full of inaccuracies and misspelled words. For example, oil dry is referred to as "oil drop", sprint cars are referred to as "spring cars", etc. The chapter on John Andretti's greatest day in NASCAR focuses on his Indy 500 experience. The Ralph Moody chapter is especially hard to follow as it appears that he author transcribed a taped interview without any editing. It would have been helpful if this book was edited by a knowledgeable racing writer so as not to insult racing fans with a poor attempt at what could have been a great book.

5-0 out of 5 stars A Great Read!
This book is great! It tells of memories from great drivers. I highly recommed this book!! Five stars all the way!! ... Read more


22. Tony Stewart (NASCAR Racing)
by Kristal Leebrick
Paperback: 32 Pages (2004-01)
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Asin: 073685231X
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Get your readers closer to the track with NASCAR Racing. From lug nuts to wind tunnels, this set explores the parts, personalities, and perils of stock car racing. ... Read more


23. Behind the Scenes of Nascar Racing
by William Burt
 Paperback: Pages (2004)
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Asin: 0760320268
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars It really helps you learn about NASCAR off the track.
A truly excellant book. It really helps you learn what NASCAR is anddoes off of the track. It stages you as a team owner,and takes you from race weekend to building an engine. I really suggest you gettingthis book.

4-0 out of 5 stars Great book, although it's not one you read straight through.
This is a very good book, it really goes behindthe scenes of NASCAR. It tells the story likeyou are the owner of the car. It cleared up a lot of stuff for me. ... Read more


24. Sunday Drivers: Nascar Winston Cup Stock Car Racing
by Rick Farnkopf, Frank Moriarty
 Hardcover: 175 Pages (1994-05)
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Asin: 0943231655
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Provides a complete portrait of the most popular form ofmotorsport in America today-stock car racing.Text and photos coverall the action, from high-tech testing to door-handle to door-handlecompetition at 200 MPH.170 color photos. ... Read more


25. Ford Taurus in Nascar: How Ford's Best-Selling Sedan Became Nascar's Hottest Racing Machine
by Bill Center
 Hardcover: 125 Pages (2000-06)
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Asin: 0061051764
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The mission given Don Miller on January 27, 1997, was simple--build a race car.Not just any car, mind you.Build the car that would carry the Ford racing tradition well into the twenty-first century in the premier NASCAR Winston Cup Series.And, by the way, build it fast.Ford wanted the car to be ready for the 1998 season--NASCAR's fiftieth anniversary.

These were the challenges that faced Miller and his team at Penske Racing South.And Ford Taurus in NASCAR is the thrilling story behind the response to those challenges.At the time, Miller was going about his daily business of fielding one of Ford's most competitive Thunderbirds for driver Rusty Wallace, but soon Miller had sketched his idea of the Taurus race car that Ford would unveil to other teams and NASCAR's technical directors in 107 days.

The project moved quickly from concept to 40-percent models for wind tunnel testing to the first full-sized Taurus, which was revealed to the public on July 30, 1997.But the work had just begun.

The new Taurus wasn't tested on a track until December 5, 1997--just two months before the car's racing debut.Still, it won its first race on February 8, 1998, when Wallace triumphed in the Bud Shootout at Daytona International Speedway.

The future for Ford Racing was secured.

Throughout 1998 and 1999 the success of the Taurus continued.And now, as the 2000 season approaches, Ford prepares its latest entry--the Taurus 2K.From vision to victory lane, Ford Racing continues its winning tradition and Ford Taurus in NASCARcelebrates the excitement of its success.

Ford has been part of NASCAR racing since day one.Jim Roper drove to victory, at NASCAR's inaugural Strictly Stock Series race, later the NASCAR Winston Cup Series, in a Lincoln on June 19, 1949.And throughout the history of NASCAR, the names of Ford drivers have resembled a Who's Who of the NASCAR Winston Cup Series--Ned and Dale Jarrett, Bobby and Davey Allison, David Pearson, Bill Elliott, Mark Martin, Fred Lorenzen, Junior Johnson, Fireball Roberts, Rusty Wallace, and Ricky Rudd.Even Richard Petty won races in Fords.So, too, did Dale Earnhardt.Roper's Lincoln started a tradition that runs through the Taurus that carries Ford Racing forward into the twenty-first century. ... Read more


26. The Most Victorious Cars of NASCAR Racing (Highlights of Nascar Racing)
by Jeffrey Spaulding
Library Binding: 48 Pages (2008-01-30)
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Asin: 1404213988
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27. Inside Sports Nascar Racing
by Al; Fleischman, Bill Pearce
Paperback: 650 Pages (1998)

Isbn: 1578590337
Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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4-0 out of 5 stars Great...almost too great
The book was long, so I'll keep this short and sweet... there is so muchin it you need to know if you are a fan! It is informative and I refer toit all the time. The problem is that as a stright read it boggles the mind

1-0 out of 5 stars Rip-Off
This book is a HUGE rip-off and I wouldn't recommend it to any true NASCAR fan.

It constantly repeats itself from one chapter to the next, there are typos all over it, the pictures of the current drivers are real old, and the stats are incomplete. ... Read more


28. NASCAR Racing 2: The Champion's Handbook (Nascar Racing Series)
by Mark Walker
Paperback: 216 Pages (1997-08-06)
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Asin: 0761509496
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Put your pedal to the metal! NASCAR Racing 2 is where the rubber meets the road on the information speedway, with sharper AI and new options for racing against human opponents. NASCAR Racing 2: The Champion's Handbook is your inside track to the winner's circle, with grease-under-the-nails expertise on:chassis setup and analysis, unbeatable racing techniques, the lowdown on all 16 authentic NASCAR 2 circuits, how to improve your time and set track records, the other NASCAR 2 teams' race strategies, and customizing your car-and your computer-for maximum performance. Add torque to your toolbox with NASCAR Racing 2: The Champion's Handbook. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars That best book written for NASCAR Racing 2
I thought this book deserves 5 stars because it has everything you need to know to become an experienced N2 driver.It tells you how to set up your car, where you need to put you car in the middle of turns, and much much more.I highly reccommend this book. ... Read more


29. Great Moments in NASCAR Racing (Highlights of Nascar Racing)
by Sally Ganchy
Library Binding: 48 Pages (2008-01-30)
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30. Nascar/Stock Car Racing (Game Plan Series)
by Thomas Owens
Library Binding: 64 Pages (2000-03-01)
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31. Nascar Women: At the Heart of Racing
by Denise Wood
Paperback: 144 Pages (2003-08-30)
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Asin: 1893618315
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Now, for the first time, a new book from David Bull Publishing reveals the essential role that women play in NASCAR-both behind the scenes and in high-profile positions with racing teams, the media, and the NASCAR organization itself. The book is illustrated with over 100 color and black and white photographs, most provided from family photo albums. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars Not just for Race Fans
I bought this book as a gift and happened to start glancing through it and couldn't stop! The pictures are great and this is a book about remarkable women who happen to be involved in racing. This is not just for race fans, this book is for anyone who loves to read about remarkable and interesting people. These are wonderfully written profiles and the author lets the women tell the story.

1-0 out of 5 stars Poor Writting
The content is poor, and the writting is amature at best. So even though the writter understands the sport, it isnt presented very well. I was very dissopointed, yet one more poor attempt at taking a great subject, and killing it with poor writting. I would not recomend this book.

5-0 out of 5 stars Behind the scenes - A great overview!
I've been a NASCAR fan for years and know there are many other women like me who will enjoy reading this book about the important roles women now play in the racing world.And, not just as driver's wives.However, the insight into the lifestyles of those married to drivers is fascinating.From Katie Kenseth to Stevie Waltrip the old guard and the new "young guns" of the sport are all represented.The family photos included are a great punctuation in each of the stories of these women who really opened up to the author about intimate family details.If your're already a racing fan you are definitely gonna love it, and if you aren't, you will be after reading this book.It's not just about the guys anymore - even at NASCAR!

5-0 out of 5 stars nascar women
I don't have interest in NASCAR but my husband does so I bought this book. It's great and tells us the feminine side of the story.. WOW

5-0 out of 5 stars NASCAR Woman with A Heart
This author definitely has a heart.Of all the books out there,Ms. Wood's book captures the essence ofthe women of America's number one spectator sport.I especially enjoyed reading the exerpt on Mrs. Kenseth.I am happy to see a down-to-earth couple lead NASCAR in 2004.The pictures are also nice.Sometimes we don't get to see the women behind the drivers on television.It seems as if they only select a certain group of people.This truly is a wide-scope representation of women in this sport.For any young woman looking for a career in NASCAR, this is a must read!!!If you offered six stars, I would definitely rate the book even higher.If you like NASCAR, read this book!!!!!! ... Read more


32. Jeff Gordon (Edge Books; Nascar Racing)
by Kristal Leebrick
Paperback: 32 Pages (2004-01)
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Get your readers closer to the track with NASCAR Racing. From lug nuts to wind tunnels, this set explores the parts, personalities, and perils of stock car racing. ... Read more


33. NASCAR Generations: The Legacy of Family in NASCAR Racing
by Robert Edelstein
Hardcover: 256 Pages (2000-09-01)
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Asin: 0061050792
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Petty, Earnhardt, Allison, Baker, Jarrett: The names read like a starting grid of NASCAR's rich history. From its early dirt-track days to the swift speedway battles of the present, NASCAR has continued a tradition of excellence and competition passed down from father to son, and from older brother to younger. The desire of adoring kids to follow the path to family success--all to the delight of fans across America--remains at the core of NASCAR Winston Cup Series action and forms the thrilling landscape of NASCAR Generations. The Legacy of Family in NASCAR Racing.

Told through the eyes of the successful fathers, sons, and brothers who have made up the fraternity of racing during NASCAR's fifty-plus years, NASCAR Generations celebrates the winningest personal and professional moments, as well as the most poignant ones, experienced by the sport's beloved families.

There's Dale Earnhardt reflecting on the only race he ran with his dad, Ralph, a dirt-track legend, and the joys of embracing Dale Jr. in victory lane. Two-time series champion turned announcer Ned Jarrett happily admits that no moment in his storied career could ever rival the opportunity to make the spirited call for his son Dale's first Daytona 500 win and to follow Dale's quest for the 1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Series championship. Stock car legend Bobby Allison speaks candidly about the glory days of racing against his brother and Alabama Gang partner, Donnie, as well as the honor of driving door to door with "the finest young man in racing," his son, Davey. Each of NASCAR's greatest family stars has a rich history to share, and each tells it here in NASCAR Generations.

Here also are the competitive siblings who somehow manage to keep the family peace at close to two hundred miles per hour every weekend. In 1999, Jeff and Ward Burton forged the sport's most curious one-two punch, finishing in that order for three races (much to Ward's chagrin). Bill Elliott and his brother Dan look back to the incredible effort they and their brother Ernie put into Bill's pressure-filled, unlikely drive for the first-ever Winston Million in 1985. And then there's the 1996 finale in Atlanta, when Bobby Labonte won the race and big brother Terry won the NASCAR Winston Cup Series championship, leading to a shared victory lap for the ages.

In interviews with many members of the NASCAR fraternity, longtime magazine journalist Robert Edelstein gets to the heart of NASCAR's family matters, especially in recounting the sport's two longest-running story lines. For the France family, who started the sport, the qualities that made Big Bill France and his wife, Anne, such a successful team inspired their sons, Bill Jr. (who continues at NASCAR's helm) and Jim, as well as the next generation of France family members, to help shape NASCAR in the new millennium. And for the Pettys, the only family in professional sports that has fielded four generations of competitors, there will forever be the glory of their accomplishmentshighlighted by King Richard's two hundred victories.

NASCAR Generations is the perfect book for any fan who has cheered on the sport's fastest fathers or favorite sons--or both. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars The First NASCAR Book I Purchased
Two years ago when I started following the motor sport NASCAR, I purchased this book to give me the history and background that i needed to be able to understand the roots and expansion of what we now see on modern racetracks.
It was reading about the France family that I learned the deep roots about the evolution from beach racing tothe building of the Daytona track.
I highly recommend this book as one to own and to read to enlighten you about the sport of racing stock cars if you go to races.As a woman, I must tell you girls to read this to learn why it is so popular with men.

5-0 out of 5 stars Fast Families
This is without a doubt one of the most completely compelling books about auto racing that I have ever read.The author manages to expertly blend the human side of families in the racing world,with the excitement of the sport.The book reads so smoothly, I keep thinking I saw a movie.If you're into the NASCAR scene, you must read this book. ... Read more


34. NASCAR: The Thunder of America, 1948-1998
by Nascar (Association), Andy Lewis
Hardcover: 200 Pages (1998-03-01)
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Asin: 0061050601
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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"NASCAR racing is as American as you can get. You've got traditionand excitement... men and machines in competition together."
-- JuniorJohnson, NASCAR pioneer and legend

NASCAR. It's exciting. It's fast. It'sin-your-face. And it's America's fastest-growing spectator sport!

NASCAR: The Thunder of America captures the greatest memories from the past 50 years of NASCAR racing. The Competition. Triumph. Devotion.Family. Teamwork. Innovation. And that incredible NASCAR spirit.

Big and bold photography brings to life many different stories with quotes from drivers, fans, crew members and officials.Historical archived images reflect some ofNASCAR's greatest moments. And original photographs of NASCAR's top driversprofile these heroes of the sport.

It's the thrill. It's the passion and determination.It's hundreds of thousands of devoted fans cheering wildly as a pack of 700-horsepower engines scream past in a blur of color. It's what dreamsare made of -- all wrapped up in rubber and metal.

It's about speed. It's about winning.It's about legendary heroes -- Byron, Thomas, Flock, Weatherly, Petty, Allison, Yarbrough, Earnhardt and Gordon. It's about fightingwheel-to-wheel, week after week, month after month, on local tracks and superspeedways throughout the country.

This is NASCAR, the thunder of America! 50 years of commitment.50 years of technology, innovation and 50 years of pure love for speed.

"NASCAR belongs to the fans.... It's hair-raising,spine-tingling, jump-out-of-your-seat competition that makes everyone involved look forward to Sunday afternoons."
-- NASCAR fan Dave Doggett, Stillwater, Oklahoma

Since its founding in 1947, the France familyhas built NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) from a small, family-run racing organization into a $2-billion-a-year industry -- the leader in motorsports entertainment.Today, over 5.5 million people a year attend NASCAR Winston Cup Series races and nearly 150 million watch the action on television.

Together, the NASCAR family celebrates good sportsmanship, cheers courage and rewards perseverance. It is a fast-paced, emotion-packed drama played out by real people with extraordinary dreams -- dreams that encourage, support and foster the best that people can be, whether it's on the track, in the stands or at home watching the television. Firmly rooted in family values, NASCAR has adistinct tradition and plays an exemplary role in every neighborhood across the country.

"NASCAR is great entertainment, but it's also much more.It's a commitment. A commitment to the sport of stock car racing, to a family of competitors and fans, and to the excellence of performance."
-- Bill France, Jr.Amazon.com Review
The National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing has driven along, hard-banked road since its dirt-track days in Dixie.Fromsmall-town beginnings to international, mass-market success, NASCARhas put the pedal to the metal in pursuit of the winner'scircle. The Thunder of America, the official 50th anniversarycelebration of NASCAR, is an appropriate mile marker in this uniquelyAmerican story. Just open it up and feel the heat of the track andhear the growl of 700-horsepower engines. The photography isfirst-rate, and the many quotes sprinkled throughout are well chosenand memorable. Here's a fan, Eddie Atkins of Atlanta, Georgia,speaking about his New Religion: "We're NASCAR people. We raisekids and work hard all week for a nice home.Saturdays are for choresand kids' soccer and baseball. Sundays are for racing." Ordriving legend Dale Earnhardt on his special brand of domesticity:"I feel totally relaxed in the race car. I can tune everythingelse out. In a way, it's my retreat.It's probably the place whereI'm most at home." If you count yourself among NASCAR'sever growing legion of fans, it's not a question of whetheryou'll add this big, brawling tribute to your racing library, justwhen. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars A must have for the die-hard NASCARfan!
This book belongs right there on your coffee table for every one to see. The photos are crisp, clear and in color, bringing all of the triumphs and tradgedies that NASCAR has to offer. You will find yourself refering to itmany times over.

5-0 out of 5 stars AWSOME
Need a fix during the offseaon? This book will take care of that. AWSOME Pictures to go with great stories. A must for any race fan.

5-0 out of 5 stars On top of my Coffee Table pile!
Really great pictures of the Nascar scene over the last 50 years. The lithography is out of this world!!

2-0 out of 5 stars Nice pictures, but short on real info.
More hype for NASCAR's 50th

5-0 out of 5 stars a must for NASCAR fans!
the photos are excellent and show the thrill of the sport...puts you right there on the track! it's for and about the entire NASCAR family...the Frances, drivers, crews, and fans. ... Read more


35. NASCAR Confidential: Stories of the Men and Women Who Made Stock Car Racing Great
by Peter Golenbock
Hardcover: 416 Pages (2004-05-30)
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Asin: 0760314837
Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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The heart and soul of NASCAR is bared in this collection of stories from people intimately involved in stock car racing. Best-selling author Peter Golenbock interviewed a wide range of known and not-so-well-known players in the NASCAR game, ranging from the feisty female racer from the 1950s, Louise Smith, to the legendary champion Fred Lorenzen and announcer Benny Parsons.Golenbock draws incredible stories from these people, and has assembled a collection of stories that tells the tale of not only NASCAR's transformation from a regional backwater sport to an empire, but also brings to light new twists on the most dramatic stories of the sport. Golenbock's interviews pull out the human side of the men and women of racing, offering an intimate glimpse of life on and off the track.Highlights include: - The story of Louise Smith, one of the first women to race NASCAR, whose husband didn'tknow she was racing the family car at Daytona until he discovered a headline in the newspaper: 'Louise Smith Wrecks at Daytona.' - The story of Judy Judge who was engaged to Fireball Roberts. Their wedding was scheduled to take place just one week after he was killed. She has quietly carried a torch for him ever since. - Tim Richmond's wild life on and off the track, and new stories of his final days at the race track, as well as reactions from fellow racers to his tragic death. - The inside tale of how Jeff Gordon's talent drew attention, and then how he and crew chief Ray Evernham were paired to create one of the most successful teams in NASCAR history. ... Read more

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3-0 out of 5 stars Dont Judge a Book By Its Title
If you are looking for an expose on the world of NASCAR and pick up this book , you will be sorely disapointed, but it was an entertaining read and it was fun to learn about some of the legends Of NASCAR. Fireball Roberts, Curtis Turner, etc.... There are better books that pertain to the history of NASCAR but this is an enjoyable read for any fan. ... Read more


36. Photo Book - Memorable Nascar Crashes
by Racing Media, Racing Media Blog
Kindle Edition: Pages (2009-06-30)
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37. Rebel With a Cause: A Season With NASCAR Star Tony Stewart
by Monte Dutton
 Paperback: 304 Pages (2001-06-01)
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Asin: B003E7EW6E
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Monte dutton's Rebel With a Cause provides an inside look at emerging NASCAR superstar Tony Stewart's 2000 racing season.Stewart's impressive 2000 campaign did not disappoint the fans who applauded his stellar rookie year, 1999.In 2000, Stewart not only racked up impressive wins, but his fierce compettive spirit and tell-it-like-it-is attitude have made him a fan favorite.He has made headlines with his dramatic victories, but also his occasional scraps on and off the track with Jeff Gordon and other drivers.Tony Stewart is, without a doubt, one of NASCAR's most rebellious heroes, as well as one of the sport's best young drivers. ... Read more

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4-0 out of 5 stars Not quite a "Driver #8" story about Driver #20.
Mr. Dutton's first book, "At Speed blah blah..." was terrible to the point where I think it should not have been published.His literary agent - whom provided a helpful review here which clarified the origins of the content of "Rebel With a Cause" - will perhaps be dismayed that I reached that conclusion after reading "At Speed..." while browsing in a bookstore and not after wasting my money on it.It might be good for kindling, but that's about it.

Mr. Dutton's effort with "Rebel" is better, though maybe not by leaps and bounds.The book recaps Stewart's sophomore year in Winston Cup, with each chapter corresponding roughly to a week at one track, and then the next track, etc.It's well written and it serves as an entertaining chronicle of Stewart's up-and-down 2000 season.That said, the emphasis is on off-track matters and how those matters affected Stewart's on track performance.Details about what was he was doing on the track during any given race are conspicuously missing, to the book's detriment.

In fact, the book is pretty dull when it comes to conveying any on-track excitement at all, and it reads much more like a columnist reporting the news.Furthermore, I'm not even sure if Mr. Dutton actually interviewed Stewart one-on-one for any part of his book.If he did, it doesn't show.While Stewart is quoted at length throughout the text, one is left with the impression that the quotes are simply lifted from Stewart's press conferences.

Even so, having Stewart's season recorded is still a treat, and what general race coverage there is is sufficient to keep the book moving.But compared to "Driver #8" which follows the same "2000 Winston Cup season, week-by-week" approach, "Rebel" unfortunately does not measure up well.This is partly because of the aforementioned lack of detail about Stewart's on-track experiences during each race, but also because Mr. Dutton simply is not Stewart.To Mr. Dutton's credit as a reporter he is objective throughout his book, but unfortunately that approach precludes the reader from developing any sense of intimacy with his subject.You might get a sense about how Stewart has been shaped by Winston Cup, but you won't feel you've gotten to know him yourself.In fact, Mr. Dutton's style is so objective that you won't even get to know HIM.

Of course, if you are Stewart fan, then Earnhardt Jr.'s book certainly can't "scratch your itch."Objectively, I think "Rebel" is a three-star book, but since I'm a Stewart fan, I've given it four.The casual fan will find a better read in "Driver #8."While the tone of this review is somewhat negative, "Rebel," despite its shortcomings, is still a good, solid book.You could do a lot worse!

3-0 out of 5 stars Just a Recap
Im a big #20 fan and was expecting to find alot of information I never heard before. Unfortunately, this book seemed to be just a recap of the 2000 season. At times I felt I was reading old newspaper articles about the races. The very small amount of 'behind-the-scenes' stuff could have fit into 20 pages. If your a new fan or a fan of another driver this book will get you caught up with Tony's past seasons and should put the negative publicity to rest. Otherwise I would wait for Tony's book to come out but of course us diehards need to pick up everything anyway :)

5-0 out of 5 stars Setting the record straight
As Monte Dutton's literary agent, I feel obliged to set the record straight.(...)Monte has written strictly original material; it is NOT a reprinting of items from "NASCAR This Week," syndicated by Monte's employer, The Gaston Gazette.Therefore, readers will NOT be "familiar with this material."Furthermore, Monte had no obligation to include in his comprehensive recounting of Tony Stewart's outstanding 2000 sophomore season "a coherent picture of the complex mechanics, culture and social context of racing."Gimme a break!All hard-core NASCAR fans already know this stuff.Furthermore, Monte has already covered much of this information in his first book, At Speed: Up Close and Personal with the People, Places, and Fans of NASCAR.

4-0 out of 5 stars A must read for Stewart fans!!
This is a great book and a must read for Stewart fans...it would also be a good read for people who are critical of Stewart because it goes a long way to explaining why Tony does some of the things he does...I thoroughly enjoyed it!

4-0 out of 5 stars Need more insight!!
I am a big Tony fan who couldn't wait to get my hands on this book. However, after reading it, I was disappointed that there wasn't more background to Tony's past (growing up, highs and lows, etc). I felt it was a basic run down of last season. Yes, there were little bits here and there but I wanted a deeper look inside to who Tony really is. I wanted to find out what makes him tick and why.I felt that I got more of a recap on last years Winston Cup season, not the inside scoop I was expecting. ... Read more


38. The Official NASCAR Busch Series Handbook: Everything You Want to Know about the NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division
by Nascar
Paperback: 128 Pages (1999-07-01)
list price: US$19.95 -- used & new: US$4.69
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Asin: 0061073326
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Product Description

The world of NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division racing--in one comprehensive guide!

Producer under the direction of NASCAR, this book has all the information NASCAR fans want and need to know, from the inaugural NASCAR Busch Series race in 1982 to the 1999 season. This invaluable sourcebook takes every fan--both new and experienced--out of the stands and onto the track as it details every facet of NASCAR Busch Series life, including the cars, the drivers, the crews, the pit stops, the tracks, the sponsors, and the champions who got their start here.

This official handbook contains:

History and milestones--from the series beginning to its first race west of the Mississippi

The drivers--novice and experienced professionals, as well as the superstars whose road to glory began on the NASCAR Busch Series tracks

The field--from qualifying to restarts

The crews and pit stops--the crucial roles of each member and how they do it--and do it right!--in a matter of seconds

The cars--every component inside and out, as well as approved models and inspection producers

The races--from lineups to spotters to the finish line

The sponsors--the money, the awards, and other perks and prizes

The championship--the point system and how it works

Plus a directory of tracks, information on media outlets from TV to the Internet, a glossary of racing terms, and much more! ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars Slim Starts
The Famous Motorrun 400

1. Mark Martin 47
2. Jeff Burton 20
3. Jeff Green 16
4. Joe Nemechek 16
5. Todd Bodine 15
6. Steve Grissom 11
7. Dale Jarrett 11
8. Terry Labonte 11
9. Michael Waltrip 10
10. Bobby Labonte 9
11. Kenny Wallace 9
12. David Green 8
13. Chad Little 6
14. Mike McLaughlin 6
15. Brett Bodine 5
16. Ward Burton 4
17. Ricky Craven 4
18. Tim Fedewa 4
19. Mike Wallace 4
20. Johnny Benson 3
21. Casey Atwood 2
22. Phil Parsons 2
23. Hermie Sadler 2
24. Elton Sawyer 2
25. Justin Labonte 1
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39. Lime Rock Park: 35 Years of Racing
by Rich Taylor
 Hardcover: Pages (1992)

Isbn: 0963399403
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars Lime Rock Park 35 Years Of racing
Long out of print, it's worth every penny (or should I say dollar) it brings on the seondary market. This book covers every aspect of Lime Rock's birth and growth to what it is today, even though the book came out in 1992. Sam Posey, the first driver to run a sub-1-minute lap, writes the intro and author Rich Taylor is at his finest writing about Lime Rock Park. Loads of photos, highly recommended, hardback cover with nice colorful jacket. ... Read more


40. Fifty Years of Stock Car Racing: A Histoy of Collectibles and Memorabilia
by Ken Breslauer, Tom Morgan
Paperback: 143 Pages (1998-04-15)
list price: US$24.95 -- used & new: US$2.50
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Asin: 0964972255
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars Breslaer draws the evolution of NASCAR in its memorabilia.
If you need a quick, easy to read but information packed guide on collecting NASCAR collectibles, this is the book you want. Ken Bresalauer has been covering NASCAR and its memorabilia for more than 25 years, and inthis book he gives readers the best of his experience. Furthermore, thephotos are great - large, sharp and pertinent to the collectiblesdiscussed. Beginning collectors beware - there are no prices shown - you'reon your own, armed with Breslauer's reflected knowledge. - Leila Dunbar ... Read more


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