Nascar Now! - Softcover

Miller, Timothy; Milton, Steve

4.06

16 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1554073405 ISBN 13: 9781554073405

Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd, 2008

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Fully updated with new drivers, teams, dynasties and legends.

Every year, NASCAR attracts more than six million spectators to racetracks nationwide. The televised races are viewed by millions more, making NASCAR second only to NFL football in American sports ratings.

NASCAR Now! is the ultimate guide to the sport -- a high-octane ride from auto racing's humble roots to the present. This superb book for fans is like riding shotgun with the top 31 drivers on the Sprint Cup circuit, including Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth and Clint Boyer. Readers will go into the garage with top teams and they'll get behind the wheel with former racecar driver Brett Bodine and Tonight Show host Jay Leno as they pilot the official pace car.

Every aspect of NASCAR racing is covered in this photo-packed, fast-paced book, which includes:

Profiles of today's top 31 drivers plus 13 legends
A racing primer on scoring, officials, pit stops and the business of NASCAR
Setting up a track for race day
Tracks -- who owns them, and the events they host
How to spend a day at the track
A history of NASCAR internationally, featuring races in Canada, Mexico and Japan.

NASCAR Now! is an informative, entertaining and action-packed guide that puts the reader in the driver seat.

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Well written and well researched... a fine book. -- Norris McDonald "Toronto Star" (10/09/2004) In short, everything you need to know. -- Karlo Berkovich "Kitchener-Waterloo Record" (12/18/2004) Dramatic photographs of races, cars, drivers and crews with an under-the-hood look at the racing business. American Library Association Book Pick for 2005: selected as one of a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. Well written and well researched... a fine book. The must-have "players' guide." The book combines action photographs with descriptive dialogue geared towards the newest fans. Explains all the safety features, the pit shop procedures, official's flags and NASCAR rules, and examines the 23-venues in detail.--Norm Mort"Old Autos" (12/05/2005) 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) 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.--Holly Nickle"School Library Journal" (01/01/2005) A good all-round introduction...Will appeal to teen readers as well as adults.--Eric C. Shoaf"Library Journal" (05/01/2006) Well written and well researched... a fine book.--Norris McDonald"Toronto Star" (10/09/2004) 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.--David W. Black"Road and Track" (02/01/2005) 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.--Ed Goldberg"VOYA" (02/01/2005) 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.--Dave Halliday"Canwest News Service" (01/04/2005) In short, everything you need to know.--Karlo Berkovich"Kitchener-Waterloo Record" (12/18/2004) 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) 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.--Norm Mort"Toronto Sun" (08/06/2005) 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.--Norm Mort"Old Autos" (12/05/2005)

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