Nascar

by Hembree, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780061050800
• ISBN10: 0061050806
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-03-02
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publications

Summary

Each weekend, hundreds of thousands of fans are thrilled by the fabulous reality NASCAR has become. The spectacular weekly drama that features sleek race cars, ultramodern superspeedways, compelling drivers, heart-stopping action, and family entertainment is the result of a dream "Big Bill" France had over half a century ago on the sands of Daytona Beach, Florida. And it's the offspring of a rich history filled with moonshiners, classic rivalries, gritty daredevils, and smoke-filled rooms. This compelling tale is told in NASCAR: The Definitive History of America's Sport, the most authoritative look at the ultimate spectator sport's dramatic ascendance and a family business built on hard work, calculated risks, and close ties. All of NASCAR's greatest moments 7 beloved heroes, hottest cars and innovations, fabulous finishes, and behind-the-scenes stories are captured in this elegant information packed volume. With modern-day action shots, historic photography, portfolios, memorabilia, and an enlivening text by one of the sport's most esteemed chroniclers, NASCAR: The Definitive History of America's Sport is a must-have for any die-hard NASCAR fan.

Table of Contents

Foreword The Great American Sport	18	(2)
Joe Gibbs
Big Bill, Big Dreams	20	(32)
From Dirt to Daytona	52	(30)
NASCAR at the Crossroads	82	(26)
The Creation of Superstars	108	(34)
America's Sport	142	(28)
Milestones and Momentum	170