This two-volume encyclopedia is the Daytona 500 of stock car racing books—an essential "Bible" that provides an all-encompassing history of the sport as well as an up-to-date examination of modern-day stock car racing. How did stock car racing become firmly entrenched in American pop culture, especially in light of the lack of interest in motorsports overall as a spectator activity in the United States? And what has been the secret to NASCAR's financial success and growth over the last six decades? Encyclopedia of Stock Car Racing highlights approximately 250 subjects that have defined the sport since stock car racing was first organized. Organized in A-Z order, it covers all of the greatest drivers, such as Richard Petty, Jimmie Johnson, Junior Johnson, and David Pearson; the special races such as the Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400; and the famed tracks across the country, from Bristol Motor Speedway to Darlington Raceway to Talladega Superspeedway. This unprecedented resource collects information about every element of NASCAR history in one place: the early personalities who shaped the sport and set things in motion, the past greats who have now retired, and today's rising stars who continue to make stock car racing one of the most popular sports in the United States.

This two-volume encyclopedia is the Daytona 500 of stock car racing books-an essential "Bible" that provides an all-encompassing history of the sport as well as an up-to-date examination of modern-day stock car racing.

From the first organized races in the 1940s to the super speedway action of today, this comprehensive book features complete statistics for every driver who's ever competed in a race, results of every race from 1949 through the 1995-96 season, a comprehensive listing of record holders and award winners, and more. 32 photos.

Stock car racing is one of the fastest-growing spectator sports in the United States, both at the track and on television. Veteran journalist Frank Moriarity's A-to-Z guide to the high-octane sport covers its history; participant interviews; alphabetical listings for major personalities, places, and machines; and a glossary of stock car terminology. 225 color and bandw photos and illustrations.

Provides a history of the sport as well as an up-to-date examination of modern-day stock car racing.

This comprehensive reference guide reviews the literature concerning the impact of the automobile on American social, economic, and political history. Covering the complete history of the automobile to date, twelve chapters of bibliographic essays describe the important works in a series of related topics and provide broad thematic contexts. This work includes general histories of the automobile, the industry it spawned and labor-management relations, as well as biographies of famous automotive personalities. Focusing on books concerned with various social aspects, chapters discuss such issues as the car's influence on family life, youth, women, the elderly, minorities, literature, and leisure and recreation. Berger has also included works that investigate the government's role in aiding and regulating the automobile, with sections on roads and highways, safety, and pollution. The guide concludes with an overview of reference works and periodicals in the field and a description of selected research collections. The Automobile in American History and Culture provides a resource with which to examine the entire field and its structure. Popular culture scholars and enthusiasts involved in automotive research will appreciate the extensive scope of this reference. Cross-referenced throughout, it will serve as a valuable research tool.

This set of twenty volumes, with entries from Aaron to zoology and over 2500 illustrations, is designed specifically for grade school students.