NASCAR Racers

NASCAR Racers

Author: Ben White

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2009-04-15

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1616730978

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The NASCAR drivers featured in these pages are the drivers who make stock car racing one of the fastest, and fastest-growing, sports around. They come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, from all corners of the country. Some of NASCAR’s top racers bear an impressive racing pedigree, with names like Earnhardt, Gordon and Andretti, names that have been part of stock car racing history for decades. Others have worked their way through anonymity to reach the top, possibly to begin a new line of racing greatness. NASCAR Racers profiles former champions and up-and-coming stars alike. An array of colorful photographs accompany the personal and professional stories behind the leading racers on the circuit today, as well as a couple of veritable legends from recent years. Statistical tables allow you to compare the on-track successes of the different racers over the years. In words, images, and numbers, this book puts all you need to know about your favorite drivers at your fingertips.


The Nuts and Bolts of NASCAR

The Nuts and Bolts of NASCAR

Author: Greg Engle

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-06-06

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1683580109

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When people think of NASCAR, many think of cars racing around a track. But those with a more intimate knowledge of the sport understand that there is much more to it. The Nuts and Bolts of NASCAR uncovers everything you need to know to properly watch and enjoy the sport. Author Greg Engle uncovers the history of the sport, as well as an explanation of the rules, flags, and key terms. He reveals the best practices for watching it on TV, how to experience a NASCAR race in person, and much more. Along the way, he weaves in interviews with key figures from the NASCAR community to offer insiders’ perspectives on the ins and outs of NASCAR. Some of the many questions that this book answers include: •What does NASCAR stand for? •How did it get to where it is today? •What goes on at a pit stop? •What is it like to race 400 or 500 miles in just a few hours? •What is a wedge? •What is the best way to meet a driver? •How do you best enjoy a race in person? •And all the other things a new fan needs to know to understand and enjoy America's fastest sport, NASCAR!


Racing Math

Racing Math

Author: Robert Dempsey

Publisher: Good Year Books

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 1596473797

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Zero-to-60, time per lap, record speed for the course - auto racing is a numbers game that can motivate fans to practice math. Word problems based on real numbers challenge students to interpret charts and graphs, perform calculations, work with decimals and percents, make estimations, and do metric conversions. Most statistics are provided in the book; a few activities require looking up statistics in the newspaper or online. Answer key. Illustrated. Good Year Books. 103 pages. Second Edition.


DieCastX Magazine

DieCastX Magazine

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13:

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DieCast X covers the entire spectrum of automotive diecast from customizing to collecting. it takes an insider's look at the history behind popular diecast cars and trucks, as well as how each model has helped shape the automotive industry and motor sports


NASCAR Now!

NASCAR Now!

Author: Timothy Miller

Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9781554071487

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Guide to NASCAR and stock car racing.


Men and Speed

Men and Speed

Author: G. Wayne Miller

Publisher: Public Affairs

Published: 2009-09-09

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 0786751983

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What is it that makes a man strap himself into an automobile and drive it hundreds of laps around a track at speeds surpassing 200 miles per hour? Critically acclaimed journalist G. Wayne Miller decided to find out by spending a year on the NASCAR circuit with Roush Racing's legendary owner Jack Roush and his four title-contending Winston Cup drivers: Mark Martin, Jeff Burton, Matt Kenseth, and Kurt Busch. Miller plumbs the allure of speed and the exploding popularity of stock-car racing through the dramatic 2001 season, which opened with the most famous Daytona 500 in history, when NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt died as his car slammed into the wall on the final turn. Miller takes us inside the minds and behind the wheels of the of the hottest drivers of the past two seasons, as they cope with the thrills and the dangers along the way to the Cup. Miller also takes us inside Roush Racing, a $125 million business, showing a side of NASCAR that few fans ever get to see. For longtime fans and curious newcomers alike, Men and Speed takes you for a wild ride through the fastest sport in the land.


NASCAR's Best: Top Drivers Past and Present

NASCAR's Best: Top Drivers Past and Present

Author: William Burt

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9781610591201

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A guide to NASCAR drivers including over 80 of the top drivers from the sport's inception to the present. Drivers are covered with photographs, year-by-year and track-by-track statistics.


NASCARFor Dummies

NASCARFor Dummies

Author: Mark Martin

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2005-04-29

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0471750980

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Covers the latest drivers, records, and rule changes All-new color photos highlight the fun and excitement of NASCAR Ever wonder what's under the hood of today's stock cars? Want to know the latest about the changes in NASCAR? Top driver Mark Martin puts you behind the wheel on an insider's tour of NASCAR, offering great insights into the new drivers, sponsorship changes, safety requirements, and racing schedule — helping you get more out of every race you watch! Discover how to: Understand the rules, regulations, and standings Identify driver skills and racing strategies Get up to speed on NASCAR lingo Enjoy racing from the stands and on TV Locate NASCAR tracks near you


Kurt Busch

Kurt Busch

Author: Jason Porterfield

Publisher: Rosen Central

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781404209824

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Describes the life and racing career of NASCAR driver Kurt Busch, winner of the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Championship.