Author: M. Weber
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1515774120
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Stock cars are built for bumper-to-bumper high-speed racing. Just a slight loss of control can mean big damage during a stock car race! Learn the details of some of the most intense moments in stock car racing
Superfast Stock Car Racing
Author: Beth Bence Reinke
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 1541592905
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Enter the thrilling world of stock car racing! Readers will discover the history of stock car racing, what a typical race day looks like, who the hottest racers are, and more.
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 1541592905
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Enter the thrilling world of stock car racing! Readers will discover the history of stock car racing, what a typical race day looks like, who the hottest racers are, and more.
American Zoom
Author: Peter Golenbock
Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
With five bestsellers to his name, Peter Golenbock has earned a reputation as one of America's best and most successful sports authors. In American Zoom he presents an oral history of stock car racing, as told by great drivers, mechanics, promoters, and others. "A lively, literate, and loving look at the magic of stock car racing".--The Chicago Tribune
Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
With five bestsellers to his name, Peter Golenbock has earned a reputation as one of America's best and most successful sports authors. In American Zoom he presents an oral history of stock car racing, as told by great drivers, mechanics, promoters, and others. "A lively, literate, and loving look at the magic of stock car racing".--The Chicago Tribune
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stock Car Racing
Author: John Cerbone
Publisher: Alpha Computer
ISBN: 9780028631813
Category : Stock car racing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
First organised during the 1940s, stock car racing is now a major sport in the USA. This insider's guide covers the sport's history from the earliest events in the 1940s through to the super-speedway action of the 1990s.
Publisher: Alpha Computer
ISBN: 9780028631813
Category : Stock car racing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
First organised during the 1940s, stock car racing is now a major sport in the USA. This insider's guide covers the sport's history from the earliest events in the 1940s through to the super-speedway action of the 1990s.
Stock Car Racing in the '50s
Author: Ford Easton
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781500171780
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Human beings have always been driven to compete. Foot racing became horse racing became automobile racing, and we continue to redefine the word “fast.” Whether you prefer the tales of American bootleggers customizing Prohibition-era automobiles to outrun the law or the natural progression of cars replacing horses on the streets and on the racetrack, automobile racing flourished as a sport for many years in the United States before stock car racing truly came into its own in the 1950s. The economy rebounded after the end of World War II. The GIs brought home skills and knowledge about advances in technology, and civilians had learned how to get the most out of old machines during the war. Scrap steel was no longer reserved exclusively for the War Effort, and the junkyards were filling up with worn out cars as people started to invest in new ones to replace them. A very competitive stock car could be purchased at the junk yard for $25 or so. By adding another $75, a clever builder could make it race ready. Teams of weekend warriors could compete head to head against well-funded, highly trained teams and have a real shot at winning. It was a perfect combination: knowledgeable mechanics and fearless drivers in cars that the public recognized from their daily life. The grandstands filled and new tracks turned up all across the countryside to satisfy the public's interest in watching these race cars compete. Associations formed to standardize the tracks, which were often farm fields that had been lovingly sculpted and paved by the farmers themselves to give the drivers and their crews a place to showcase their talent. These men and women entertained, awed, and inspired a generation of "motor heads" and race fans. This book is a tribute to the drivers and other figures from Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania who shaped stock car racing in the 1950s.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781500171780
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Human beings have always been driven to compete. Foot racing became horse racing became automobile racing, and we continue to redefine the word “fast.” Whether you prefer the tales of American bootleggers customizing Prohibition-era automobiles to outrun the law or the natural progression of cars replacing horses on the streets and on the racetrack, automobile racing flourished as a sport for many years in the United States before stock car racing truly came into its own in the 1950s. The economy rebounded after the end of World War II. The GIs brought home skills and knowledge about advances in technology, and civilians had learned how to get the most out of old machines during the war. Scrap steel was no longer reserved exclusively for the War Effort, and the junkyards were filling up with worn out cars as people started to invest in new ones to replace them. A very competitive stock car could be purchased at the junk yard for $25 or so. By adding another $75, a clever builder could make it race ready. Teams of weekend warriors could compete head to head against well-funded, highly trained teams and have a real shot at winning. It was a perfect combination: knowledgeable mechanics and fearless drivers in cars that the public recognized from their daily life. The grandstands filled and new tracks turned up all across the countryside to satisfy the public's interest in watching these race cars compete. Associations formed to standardize the tracks, which were often farm fields that had been lovingly sculpted and paved by the farmers themselves to give the drivers and their crews a place to showcase their talent. These men and women entertained, awed, and inspired a generation of "motor heads" and race fans. This book is a tribute to the drivers and other figures from Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania who shaped stock car racing in the 1950s.
Wild Moments of Stock Car Racing
Author: M. Weber
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1515774120
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Stock cars are built for bumper-to-bumper high-speed racing. Just a slight loss of control can mean big damage during a stock car race! Learn the details of some of the most intense moments in stock car racing
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1515774120
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Stock cars are built for bumper-to-bumper high-speed racing. Just a slight loss of control can mean big damage during a stock car race! Learn the details of some of the most intense moments in stock car racing
NASCAR Nation
Author: Scott Beekman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1567206611
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
This is the first work to go beyond the popular myths of stock car racing to fully examine the sport's true history. NASCAR Nation: A History of Stock Car Racing in the United States details the ongoing saga of this quintessentially American pastime. Looking at the drivers, events, and teams, it positions NASCAR racing within larger social, economic, and cultural trends in an attempt to address the sport's phenomenal growth and popularity. This chronological examination of the evolution of stock car racing is the first history to go beyond the widely held myth that it was "invented" by Prohibition-era moonshiners. The book traces stock car racing history from its beginnings, to the formation of The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) in 1948, through today. Of course, readers will meet the sport's many colorful personalities, including the Earnhardts, Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon (who has raked in more than $70 million in career winnings), "Fireball" Roberts, Darrell Waltrip, Daytona pioneer Bill France, and women drivers like Janet Guthrie, Louise Smith, and Jennifer Jo Cobb. While the focus is on NASCAR, the book also examines other prominent stock car racing organizations to round out its comprehensive portrait.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1567206611
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
This is the first work to go beyond the popular myths of stock car racing to fully examine the sport's true history. NASCAR Nation: A History of Stock Car Racing in the United States details the ongoing saga of this quintessentially American pastime. Looking at the drivers, events, and teams, it positions NASCAR racing within larger social, economic, and cultural trends in an attempt to address the sport's phenomenal growth and popularity. This chronological examination of the evolution of stock car racing is the first history to go beyond the widely held myth that it was "invented" by Prohibition-era moonshiners. The book traces stock car racing history from its beginnings, to the formation of The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) in 1948, through today. Of course, readers will meet the sport's many colorful personalities, including the Earnhardts, Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon (who has raked in more than $70 million in career winnings), "Fireball" Roberts, Darrell Waltrip, Daytona pioneer Bill France, and women drivers like Janet Guthrie, Louise Smith, and Jennifer Jo Cobb. While the focus is on NASCAR, the book also examines other prominent stock car racing organizations to round out its comprehensive portrait.
Stock Car Racing
Author: Michael Dregni
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9781560652069
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Looks at the exciting world of NASCAR stock car racing.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9781560652069
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Looks at the exciting world of NASCAR stock car racing.
Inside Track
Author: Benny Parsons
Publisher: Artisan Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
United States, stock car racing has become a national passion. Featuring expert commentary by International Motor Sports Hall of Fame driver Benny Parsons, this photographic documentatary highlights a year on the NASCAR circuit, as top drivers and their crews race their way through the Winston Cup series. 120 photos.
Publisher: Artisan Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
United States, stock car racing has become a national passion. Featuring expert commentary by International Motor Sports Hall of Fame driver Benny Parsons, this photographic documentatary highlights a year on the NASCAR circuit, as top drivers and their crews race their way through the Winston Cup series. 120 photos.
Stock Car Setup Secrets
Author: Bob Bolles
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781557884015
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Now you can have the chassis and suspension technology that is winning races right now. The information in this book is currently being used by top teams in Touring Late Models, All Modified Divisions, Stock Clip Late Models, Mini Cars, Road Racing Sedans and all other types of stock cars to setup their cars for asphalt and dirt track racing. Stock Car Setup Secrets takes the "guesswork" out of chassis setup. Chassis expert Bob Bolles, offers detailed information on all aspects of racing chassis engineering. Book jacket.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781557884015
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Now you can have the chassis and suspension technology that is winning races right now. The information in this book is currently being used by top teams in Touring Late Models, All Modified Divisions, Stock Clip Late Models, Mini Cars, Road Racing Sedans and all other types of stock cars to setup their cars for asphalt and dirt track racing. Stock Car Setup Secrets takes the "guesswork" out of chassis setup. Chassis expert Bob Bolles, offers detailed information on all aspects of racing chassis engineering. Book jacket.
R is for Race: A Stock Car Alphabet
Author: Brad Herzog
Publisher: Weigl Publishers
ISBN: 148963763X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
AV2 Fiction Readalong by Weigl brings you timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while growing up. These celebrated children’s stories are sure to entertain and educate while captivating even the most reluctant readers. Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique book code found on page 2 of this book to unlock an extra dimension to these beloved tales. Hear the story come to life as you read along in your own book.
Publisher: Weigl Publishers
ISBN: 148963763X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
AV2 Fiction Readalong by Weigl brings you timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while growing up. These celebrated children’s stories are sure to entertain and educate while captivating even the most reluctant readers. Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique book code found on page 2 of this book to unlock an extra dimension to these beloved tales. Hear the story come to life as you read along in your own book.