CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 NASCAR THEN AND Now CHAPTER 2 RACING RULES 22 CHAPTER 3 NASCAR LEGENDs 33 CHAPTER 4 CONTEMPORARY NASCAR STARS CONCLUSION GoSSARY 70 71 For MORE INFORMATION BIBLIOGRAPHY 73 76 78 INDEX
INTRODUCTIONS I IMPALA Nhe thrill of a NASCAR race starts long before the green flag waves With the sight of the colorful cars the EU and sound of the engines starting up and the smell of tires burning on E the asphalt fans and drivers alike experience pure adrenaline from beginning to end Soon the drivers are introduced individually They wave to the crowd as they walk across the track and then they crawl into the windows of their cars The crowd stands up to cheer yell clap their hands and whistle for their favorite driver Race time is close Finally there is the announcement Drivers start your engines The air is filled with the sound of dozens of roaring revving engines The pace car leads the NASCAR drivers out giving them a chance to warm up Then the pace car pulls over and the green
NASCAR and Its Greatest Drivers
From its earliest inception with modified cars to the logo-covered stock cars that race today, get the inside track on NASCAR.
About This Book
By: Natalie Regis
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Published by: Rosen Publishing provided by Britannica
