NASCAR Confidential: Stories of the Men and Women Behind a Racing Empire Book

The heart and soul of NASCAR is bared in this collection of stories from people intimately involved in stock car racing. Best-selling author Peter Golenbock interviewed a wide range of known and not-so-well-known players in the NASCAR game, ranging from the feisty female racer from the 1950s, Louise Smith, to the legendary champion Fred Lorenzen and announcer Benny Parsons. Golenbock draws incredible stories from these people, and has assembled a collection of stories that tells the tale of not only NASCAR's transformation from a regional backwater sport to an empire, but also brings to light new twists on the most dramatic stories of the sport. Golenbock's interviews pull out the human side of the men and women of racing, offering an intimate glimpse of life on and off the track. Highlights include: - The story of Louise Smith, one of the first women to race NASCAR, whose husband didn'tknow she was racing the family car at Daytona until he discovered a headline in the newspaper: 'Louise Smith Wrecks at Daytona.' - The story of Judy Judge who was engaged to Fireball Roberts. Their wedding was scheduled to take place just one week after he was killed. She has quietly carried a torch for him ever since. - Tim Richmond's wild life on and off the track, and new stories of his final days at the race track, as well as reactions from fellow racers to his tragic death. - The inside tale of how Jeff Gordon's talent drew attention, and then how he and crew chief Ray Evernham were paired to create one of the most successful teams in NASCAR history.Read More