NASCAR For Dummies^®, 3rd Edition

by Mark Martin

• ISBN13: 9780470430682
• ISBN10: 0470430680
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

In addition to a new 8 page, full-color insert, this third edition of NASCAR For Dummies offers readers information on recent changes in technology such as the "Car of Tomorrow" and updates to the information that has made previous editions of NASCAR For Dummies a must-have guide for fans of this exciting sport.

Author Biography

Mark Martin burst onto the NASCAR scene in 1981 after earning four American Speed Association championships, and has been winning races and setting records ever since. Considered by many to be the greatest active NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver without a championship, Martin will vie for the 2009 title behind the wheel of the No. 5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet.

Table of Contents

Introduction

NASCAR 101

NASCAR Racing: The Best Sport Around

The Big Business of NASCAR

Distinguishing the Different NASCAR Series

The Ride of Your Life: How to Land a Job in NASCAR

What Makes It Stock-Car Racing?

Not Your Typical Family Sedan

The Rules of the Road

Working Together: The Race Team

In the Drivers Seat

What Happens on (and off) the Track

First, They Qualify

Passing, Drafting, and Other Race Day Strategies

Making Pit Stops

Keeping Racing Safe

Winning It All: Making It to Victory Lane and the Championship

Keeping Up with NASCAR Events

Getting the Lowdown on Each NASCAR Track

Heading Out for a Weekend at the Track

Tracking NASCAR Events from the Comfort of Home

The Part of Tens

The Greatest NASCAR Drivers of All Time

Ten Cant-Miss Races of the Year

NASCARs Closest Finishes

Appendixes

Glossary

NASCAR Statistics

Race Car Numbers

NASCAR Milestones

Index

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