Enter the thrilling world of stock car racing! Readers will discover the history of stock car racing, what a typical race day looks like, who the hottest racers are, and more.

This book has amazing photos of stock car racing on the track trying to get to the finish line. Fast and fun at the speedway drivers racing against each other. The book has colorful photos which all you who love racing will enjoy this photo book.

How did Indy car racing begin? Who are some of the most famous racers? Find out in this exciting look at the sport, with thrilling facts and photos that put readers in the middle of the racing action.

Revised and updated to coincide with NASCAR's 25th anniversary, "Fast as White Lightning" is a colorful panorama of stock car racing as it evolved from a recreational activity of moonshiners in the 1930s on improvised dirt tracks to its current status as one of the nation's most popular sports. 100 illustrations.

"Start your engines and get in gear! Full-color photos and engaging text will have readers turning the pages to discover the history of Formula 1 racing, what a typical race day looks like, and more"--

In his own words Larry Woody, who has covered racing for over 30 years, will give readers never before seen quips, tales and anecdotes about some of the most famous names in racing. Here are just a few of the highlights: how about the time Richard Petty almost bought a race track, or, why Darrell Waltrip once wanted to punch out some race fans. Or the night that repo wrecker driver-turned-NASCAR star Bobby Hamilton was attacked by the owner of a car he was trying to tow away. Or the worried elevator conversation Jeff Gordon had with wife Brooke after crashing Dale Earnhardt at Daytona. What prominent driver was the biggest pain to deal with? (not Tony Stewart). What was the "afterlife" experience that NASCAR VP Jim Hunter says changed his life? How was NASCAR history made at Daytona's Boot Hill Saloon? Why did Eddie Gossage (Texas Motor Speedway president) get fired as a sports writer during his college days? Why did a young Dale Earnhardt show up at the Tennessean Spor'