Speed, guts, & glory : 100 unforgettable moments in NASCAR history

Garner, Joe

ISBN 10: 0446579882 / ISBN 13: 9780446579889

Published by Warner Books, New York, 2006

About this Item

Folio in full color illus lack DJ; xv, 240 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm + 1 DVD (unpoened). Fine in fine jacket. "Captures the exciting finishes, the terrifying crashes, and the heartbreaking tragedies of the uniquely American popular sport of stockcar racing."--Provided by the publisher. Contents: Chase to the checkered flag : the closest finishes -- Cinderella men : the unlikeliest victories -- The dominators -- "They actually walked away?!" -- The record breakers -- The best rookies of the year -- The Daytona 500 : the great American race -- Dale Earnhardt : the intimidator -- One-win wonders -- NASCAR's dynasties. || Stock car racing -- United States -- History. Stock car racing. NASCAR (Association) -- History. NASCAR (Association). A lovely, with a tiny closed edge-tear to front upper edge of jacket (about 1/8th of an inch) First edition, first printing (full number line). Seller Inventory # 86250

Bibliographic Details

Title: Speed, guts, & glory : 100 unforgettable ...

Publisher: Warner Books, New York

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: fine

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Stockcar racing is fast becoming America's most popular spectator sport, and now bestselling author and broadcasting veteran Joe Garner captures the most important moments in NASCAR history, including: Dale Earnhardt, Senior's triumphant Daytona 500 victory King Richard Petty's 200th victory, with Ronald Reagan in attendance as the first president to attend a NASCAR event Jeff Gordon's amazing dream season The closest finish in NASCAR history - a mere .002 of a second! Dale Earnhardt Junior's Daytona victory - on the one-year anniversary of his father's death on the same speedway.

About the Author:

JOE GARNER lives in Los Angeles, California.