NASCAR Now - Softcover

NASCAR Now is the must-have "players' guide." The book combines action photographs with descriptive dialogue geared towards the newest fans, but it is not too simple for aficionados.--Holly Nickle"School Library Journal" (01/01/2005) In short, everything you need to know.--Karlo Berkovich"Kitchener-Waterloo Record" (12/18/2004) Pit stops, blurring speed and top drivers are the focus of this collection of 175 color photographs.--Dolores and Roger Flaherty"Chicago Sun-Times" (12/05/2004) Ideal for the new fans of NASCAR in that it explains all the safety features, the pit shop procedures, official's flags and NASCAR rules, and examines the 23-venues in detail.--Norm Mort"Old Autos" (12/05/2005) A good all-round introduction...Will appeal to teen readers as well as adults.-- (05/01/2006) Well written and well researched... a fine book.-- (10/09/2004) Can help you understand how this sport has grown... If you're interested in stock car racing, there's plenty of information in this book.-- (01/04/2005) Big paperback primer on NASCAR, listing legendary drivers, today's top drivers and teams, future stars, racing teams, rules, points, scoring -- you get everything except the T-shirt.-- (02/01/2005) This colorful book has something for everyone interested in automobiles and racing... For this reviewer who loves racing but has not watched for many years, this book was a terrific re-entry into the sport... Photo, photos, photos. The chapters are short and easy to understand.-- (02/01/2005) Colorful volume with more than 200 photographs... ideal for new fans to NASCAR in that it explains all the safety features, the pit stop procedures, official's flags and NASCAR rules and examines the 23 venues in detail.-- (08/06/2005) Dramatic photographs of races, cars, drivers and crews with an under-the-hood look at the racing business.--Bookpage (12/01/2004) American Library Association Book Pick for 2005: selected as one of a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.--School Library Journal (03/01/2005)

An under-the-hood look at NASCAR racing. NASCAR attracts six million spectators annually. The televised races reach 105 million homes -- second only to NFL football in TV ratings. It has about eighty million radio listeners and their web site draws 1.5 billion hits a year. More Fortune 500 companies sponsor NASCAR than any other sport. NASCAR Now is the ultimate guide to the sport. The book covers the earliest stock car races to the 2003 Winston Cup. The pages are vividly illustrated with dramatic photographs of races, the cars, drivers and crews. Race fans are taken behind the scenes for exclusive driver interviews and a candid look at how the racing business works. This encyclopedic guide covers every aspect of NASCAR including: The top twenty-five drivers including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte, Robby Gordon, Rusty Wallace, Dale Jarrett and Kyle Petty Legendary drivers including Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt, who made NASCAR the phenomenon it is today The top ten racing teams History of stock car racing Famous track venues "Young Guns," the future NASCAR stars. NASCAR Now is an informative and entertaining guide for stock car racing fans of all ages.