Learn what goes into being a contender on the Winston Cup circuit. Inside are answers to such questions as: What goes into building a stock car? How does someone get a job on a professional racing team? Plus much more about the fastest growing sport in America.

First organised during the 1940s, stock car racing is now a major sport in the USA. This insider's guide covers the sport's history from the earliest events in the 1940s through to the super-speedway action of the 1990s.

Get the inside track on a sport that's drawing fans in record numbers. Stocked with telephone numbers and Internet addresses, this book takes you from the basics -- how to get tickets, the pluses and minuses of the various tracks, driver profiles and perspectives -- through computer games, NASCAR-related investing, and racing collectibles. Think you'd like to drive a stock car? Check out the data on 70+ programs offered by driving schools nationwide.

When people think of NASCAR, many think of cars racing around a track. But those with a more intimate knowledge of the sport understand that there is much more to it. The Nuts and Bolts of NASCAR uncovers everything you need to know to properly watch and enjoy the sport. Author Greg Engle uncovers the history of the sport, as well as an explanation of the rules, flags, and key terms. He reveals the best practices for watching it on TV, how to experience a NASCAR race in person, and much more. Along the way, he weaves in interviews with key figures from the NASCAR community to offer insiders’ perspectives on the ins and outs of NASCAR. Some of the many questions that this book answers include: •What does NASCAR stand for? •How did it get to where it is today? •What goes on at a pit stop? •What is it like to race 400 or 500 miles in just a few hours? •What is a wedge? •What is the best way to meet a driver? •How do you best enjoy a race in person? •And all the other things a new fan needs to know to understand and enjoy America's fastest sport, NASCAR!

Offers a detailed look at NASCAR racing, including the cars, engines, race team members, race car construction, race day inspections, pit stops, and track records