The Official NASCAR Handbook: Everything You Want to Know about the NASCAR Winston Cup Series (NASCAR/Winston Cup Stock Car Racing Series) Book

Your complete guide to the exciting world of NASCAR Winston Cup racing! Produced under the direction of NASCAR, here is the ultimate handbook for NASCAR fans: the races, cars, competitors, sponsors, highlights, and much more. Whether you're a novice just discovering America's #1 sport or a devoted NASCAR fanatic, this invaluable guide takes you behind the wheel and into the pits as it explores and explains this amazing sport. Inside you'll find: How competition in NASCAR Winston Cup racing works--how many cars start a race, pit strategies and procedures, the meaning of each of the colorful flags and their uses What it takes to be a NASCAR Winston Cup driver, crew chief, crew team ember, or official A brief history of the NASCAR Winston Cup Series, including a clear, thorough description of the point system and special awards A concise overview of pre-race activities: from inspection through practice and qualifying--plus an exclusive peek into a drivers meeting What makes a stock car (and how it differs from the one in your garage), and the lowdown on "show" cars A practical guide to grandstand and infield etiquette Information on media outlets from TV to the Internet, fan clubs, a glossary of racing terms and much more! And don't miss Official NASCAR Trivia: The Ultimate Challenge for NASCAR Fans also from HarperHorizonRead More