Discusses some of the most victorious cars in NASCAR history.

Follows a NASCAR crew as they design and prepare their race car for competition. Details such aspects as tire selection, engine design, pit stop routines, damage repair, and more.

This striking volume examines not only the physical aspects needed to be a race car driver, but also how the driver and the car work together. Author Barbara Sheen talks about not only the physical and mental demands a driver endures while racing, but also the mechanics of the car and what types of science are used to evaluate both the car and the driver.

The author shares his fascination with NASCAR racing, capturing all aspects of this popular sport, from the race tracks to the campgrounds where fans congregate.