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Stock Car Race Fan's Reference Guide: Understanding Nascar
Stock Car Race Fan's Reference Guide Understanding Nascar Author:William M. Burt, William Burt Finally, a complete reference that brings both NASCAR neophytes and longtime fans up to speed on the sport's fascinating history and intricacies! Featured are entries for all the great drivers and builders, the epic races, legendary circuits and evolving technologies that have made NASCAR one of the most popular and profitable sports in the Uni... more »ted States. In addition, this encyclopedic hardbound reference features 350 photographs--300 in color--spanning NASCAR's entire 50-year history. Chapters include information on how the cars are built and modified for race day; typical team organization and the roles played by each team member; and car inspections and race rules. In addition, a giant appendix entitled "Rules & Reference" features biographies and vital statistics on 41 current NASCAR drivers; complete data on tracks from Talladega to Watkins Glen; and charts and tables identifying Winston Cup champions and runners-up, rookies of the year, and all-time driver records from 1949 through 1997. Exclusive photography covers a half-century of race action and gives readers access to areas and activities rarely seen by fans, such as cars under construction in team shops. While completely up-to-date through the 1998 Winston Cup season, the authoritative text is presented in a manner that makes it relevant for several seasons to come.« less