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Product Identifiers
PublisherFirefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-101554071488
ISBN-139781554071487
eBay Product ID (ePID)57014169
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleNascar Now!
Number of Pages168 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMotor Sports
Publication Year2006
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation
AuthorTimothy Miller, Steve Milton
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight0 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-285314
ReviewsAn in-depth look... From the sport's early days, racing on sand at Daytona to the present, on tracks like Lowe's Motor Speedway, no stone is left unturned. Captures the daring sport with vivid descriptions of the cars and drivers and 150 color action photos. [Review of 1st edition:] Dramatic photographs of races, cars, drivers and crews with an under-the-hood look at the racing business., [Review of 1st-edition: ] The must-have "players' guide." The book combines action photographs with descriptive dialogue geared towards the newest fans., [Review of 1st-edition:] A complete, up-to-the minute introduction to NASCAR for new fans as well as keepsake for dedicated fans. Legendary drivers, today's top racing teams, interviews and action shots of Nextel Cup races, scoring, rules and stars -- that's Nascar Now., [Review of 1st-edition: ] Explains all the safety features, the pit shop procedures, official's flags and NASCAR rules., [Review of 1st-edition:] Colorful volume with more than 200 photographs... ideal for new fans to NASCAR., Captures the daring sport with vivid descriptions of the cars and drivers and 150 color action photos., [1st-edition:] American Library Association Book Pick for 2005: selected as one of a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers., ÝReview of 1st-edition: ¨ Well written and well researched... a fine book. -- Norris McDonald "Toronto Star" (10/09/2004), ÝReview of 1st-edition: ¨ The must-have "players' guide." The book combines action photographs with descriptive dialogue geared towards the newest fans. -- Holly Nickle "School Library Journal" (01/01/2005), [1st-edition: ] American Library Association Book Pick for 2005: selected as one of a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers., [Review of 1st-edition:] 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., It's terrific... everything you ever wanted to know about NASCAR is in this book and the photos are terrific, too., [Review of 1st edition:] If you're interested in stock car racing, there's plenty of information in this book., Ý1st-edition: ¨ American Library Association Book Pick for 2005: selected as one of a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers., [Review of 1st-edition: ] A complete, up-to-the minute introduction to NASCAR for new fans as well as keepsake for dedicated fans., ÝReview of 1st edition: ¨ Dramatic photographs of races, cars, drivers and crews with an under-the-hood look at the racing business., [Review of 1st-edition: ] Big paperback primer on NASCAR, listing legendary drivers, today's top drivers and teams, future stars..., [Review of 1st-edition:] The must-have "players' guide." The book combines action photographs with descriptive dialogue geared towards the newest fans., [Review of 1st-edition:] Pit stops, blurring speed and top drivers are the focus of this collection of 175 color photographs., An in-depth look... From the sport's early days, racing on sand at Daytona to the present, on tracks like Lowe's Motor Speedway, no stone is left unturned., [Review of 1st-edition:] Big paperback primer on NASCAR, listing legendary drivers, today's top drivers and teams, future stars..., ÝReview of 1st-edition: ¨ In short, everything you need to know. -- Karlo Berkovich "Kitchener-Waterloo Record" (12/18/2004), [Review of 1st-edition:] 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., [Review of 1st edition:] Dramatic photographs of races, cars, drivers and crews with an under-the-hood look at the racing business., [Review of 1st-edition:] 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., [Review of 1st-edition: ] Well written and well researched... a fine book. -- Norris McDonald "Toronto Star" (10/09/2004), [Review of 1st-edition: ] This colorful book has something for everyone interested in automobiles and racing... Photo, photos, photos., ÝReview of 1st-edition: ¨ Explains all the safety features, the pit shop procedures, official's flags and NASCAR rules. -- Norm Mort "Old Autos" (12/05/2005), [Review of 1st-edition:] Explains all the safety features, the pit shop procedures, official's flags and NASCAR rules., [Review of 1st-edition: ] Pit stops, blurring speed and top drivers are the focus of this collection of 175 color photographs., [Review of 1st edition: ] Dramatic photographs of races, cars, drivers and crews with an under-the-hood look at the racing business., ÝReview of 1st edition: ¨ If you're interested in stock car racing, there's plenty of information in this book. -- Dave Halliday "Canwest News Service" (01/04/2005), ÝReview of 1st-edition: ¨ This colorful book has something for everyone interested in automobiles and racing... Photo, photos, photos. -- Ed Goldberg "VOYA" (02/01/2005), ÝReview of 1st-edition: ¨ A complete, up-to-the minute introduction to NASCAR for new fans as well as keepsake for dedicated fans., [Review of 1st-edition:] 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., In-depth look... From the sport's early days, racing on sand at Daytona to the present... no stone is left unturned., [Review of 1st-edition:] This colorful book has something for everyone interested in automobiles and racing... Photo, photos, photos., [Review of 1st-edition:] A complete, up-to-the minute introduction to NASCAR for new fans as well as keepsake for dedicated fans., Legendary drivers, today's top racing teams, interviews and action shots of Nextel Cup races, scoring, rules and stars -- that's Nascar Now., [Review of 1st edition:] 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., [Review of 1st-edition:] 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., [Review of 1st-edition:] The must-have 'players' guide.' The book combines action photographs with descriptive dialogue geared towards the newest fans., [Review of 1st-edition: ] Colorful volume with more than 200 photographs... ideal for new fans to NASCAR., ÝReview of 1st-edition: ¨ 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), ÝReview of 1st-edition: ¨ Colorful volume with more than 200 photographs... ideal for new fans to NASCAR. -- Norm Mort "Toronto Sun" (08/06/2005), ÝReview of 1st-edition: ¨ Big paperback primer on NASCAR, listing legendary drivers, today's top drivers and teams, future stars... -- David W. Black "Road and Track" (02/01/2005), [Review of 1st edition: ] If you're interested in stock car racing, there's plenty of information in this book.
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal796.720973
Table Of ContentIntroduction History NASCAR Abroad NASCAR 101 Stock Cars Today's NASCAR Car Competition Updates Safety Pit Stops The Business of NASCAR Points and Scoring Officials Tracks Staging a Race TOP TEAMS Richard Childress Racing Dale Earnhardt Inc. Evernham Motorsports Joe Gibbs Racing Hendrick Motorsports Penske Racing South Petty Enterprises Roush Racing Wood Brothers/JTG Racing Robert Yates Racing TOP DRIVERS Gregg Biffle Jeff Burton Kurt Busch Kyle Busch Dale Earnhardt Jr. Carl Edwards Jeff Gordon Kevin Harvick Dale Jarrett Jimmie Johnson Kasey Kahne Matt Kenseth Bobby Labonte Sterling Marlin Mark Martin Jeremy Mayfield Jamie McMurray Casey Mears Joe Nemechek Ryan Newman Kyle Petty Elliott Sadler Tony Stewart Brian Vickers DRIVERS TO WATCH Clint Bowyer Denny Hamlin Todd Kluever Travis Kvapil Scott Riggs Paul Tracy Martin Truex Jr. Scott Wimmer LEGENDS Bobby Allison Dale Earnhardt The Flocks David Pearson Richard Petty Glenn "Fireball" Roberts Marshall Teague Curtis Turner Rusty Wallace Darrell Waltrip Henry "Smokey" Yunick Glossary
Synopsis"Fully updated with new drivers, new teams and new legends." Every year NASCAR attracts six million spectators to racetracks nationwide. The televised races reach 105 million homes, second only to NFL football in the national ratings.The NASCAR website draws 1.5 billion hits a year, and more Fortune 500 companies sponsor NASCAR than any other sport. NASCAR Now is the ultimate guide to this sport, with up-to-the-minute coverage that includes historical data from the earliest stock car races to the lineups for the Nextel Cup. These pages feature vivid full-color action photographs of the races, the cars, the drivers and the crews. Also included are exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with drivers, and the candid story of how the racing business really works. Every aspect of NASCAR racing is covered, including: Profiles of the current top-20 drivers Stories of the NASCAR legends Profiles of the young, up-and-coming stars Histories of the top-1 0 racing teams A day in the life of a NASCAR Cup pit crew member Details of how a NASCAR Cup track is prepared for race day Information on NASCAR abroad, featuring races in Canada, Mexico and Japan A racing primer with information on scoring, officials, pit stops and the business aspects of NASCAR Famous track venues. For any fan, NASCAR Now is an informative, entertaining and action-packed guide., Fully updated with new drivers, new teams and new legends. Every year NASCAR attracts six million spectators to racetracks nationwide. The televised races reach 105 million homes, second only to NFL football in the national ratings.The NASCAR website draws 1.5 billion hits a year, and more Fortune 500 companies sponsor NASCAR than any other sport. NASCAR Now is the ultimate guide to this sport, with up-to-the-minute coverage that includes historical data from the earliest stock car races to the lineups for the Nextel Cup. These pages feature vivid full-color action photographs of the races, the cars, the drivers and the crews. Also included are exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with drivers, and the candid story of how the racing business really works. Every aspect of NASCAR racing is covered, including: Profiles of the current top-20 drivers Stories of the NASCAR legends Profiles of the young, up-and-coming stars Histories of the top-1 0 racing teams A day in the life of a NASCAR Cup pit crew member Details of how a NASCAR Cup track is prepared for race day Information on NASCAR abroad, featuring races in Canada, Mexico and Japan A racing primer with information on scoring, officials, pit stops and the business aspects of NASCAR Famous track venues. For any fan, NASCAR Now is an informative, entertaining and action-packed guide., Dramatic photographs illustrate this guide to NASCAR racing that profiles the current top 20 drivers, up-and-coming stars, the top ten teams, provides a primer to all aspects of the sport and more.
LC Classification NumberGV1029.9.S74M56 2006
