NASCAR 75 Years
Al Pearce author Mike Hembree author Kelly Crandall author Jimmy Creed author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Published:13th Apr '23
Should be back in stock very soon
Explore the thrilling illustrated story of NASCAR stock car racing in America with this stunning celebration filled with evocative photography, legendary drivers, and a decade-by-decade history.
NASCAR 75 Years captures the greatest moments throughout the decades: from the beaches of Daytona to the jaw-clenching competition, the mind-bending technology, the triumphs, the teamwork, and the high-speed thrills. Large-format photography from throughout NASCAR history brings it all to life alongside narratives written by a roster of veteran NASCAR reporters and historians.
Follow NASCAR’s growth from a small, innovative family business to a leader in sports entertainment, witnessed each week by millions in person and on national television. The authors show the evolution of the vehicles—from modified family sedans to 700-horsepower race-built behemoths, all the way through the “Next Gen” cars that debuted in 2022—and celebrate the drivers who have piloted them around tracks like Daytona, Talladega, Darlington, Las Vegas, and more—legendary heroes with names including Flock, Weatherly, Petty, Allison, Yarborough, Earnhardt, Waltrip, Gordon, Stewart, Johnson, Busch, all battling wheel to wheel, week after week, across the United States.
This beautifully designed and extensively illustrated book provides the ultimate history of the legendary series, celebrating the drivers, crew chiefs, pit crews, owners, and tracks, from the earliest days on Florida’s beaches right through to today’s superspeedways, short tracks, and road courses. Compiled by authors with a passion for motorsport, NASCAR 75 Years is a volume no fan can be without.
"NASCAR 75 Years is a beautifully designed and extensively illustrated book that provides the ultimate history of the legendary series. It is a must-have volume for any fan of NASCAR, filled with fascinating stories and stunning images that capture the essence of this exciting and dynamic sport." * Winding Road Magazine *
We’ve had 75 amazing years of watching the racing association grow into what it is today, and the book NASCAR 75 Years does an excellent job of capturing key moments of the sport throughout the decades. NASCAR 75 Years’ writers and photographers create a picture that is hard to resist, even for those who are unfamiliar with what makes stock car racing in America the best. * Mankind Unplugged *
ISBN: 9780760380055
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 1211g
224 pages