With 70 million fans, NASCAR is the #2 spectator sport, after football. But unlike football, going to a race is a full weekend of events. From the tailgating, to the qualifying, to the checkered flag and post-parties -- there's enough to fill several days at every event, and that's just at the track. Liz has maximized her personal connections with NASCAR insiders to determine what NASCAR fans really want to know when visiting the tracks, and gives practical answers to the most frequently asked questions, including: -- What to do in a medical emergency, and area hospitals with emergency care, -- Area attractions beyond the track, including popular golf courses where you might just spot your favorite driver between races, -- Where to find veterinary services for the furry four-legged members of your family, and much more! From dining, to shopping, to lodging, not to mention what to wear and pack (and what not to) this is a practical guide that no NASCAR fan should be without!

United States, stock car racing has become a national passion. Featuring expert commentary by International Motor Sports Hall of Fame driver Benny Parsons, this photographic documentatary highlights a year on the NASCAR circuit, as top drivers and their crews race their way through the Winston Cup series. 120 photos.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE THE LAST OF THE GLADIATOR SPORTS.

What is it that makes a man strap himself into an automobile and drive it hundreds of laps around a track at speeds surpassing 200 miles per hour? Critically acclaimed journalist G. Wayne Miller decided to find out by spending a year on the NASCAR circuit with Roush Racing's legendary owner Jack Roush and his four title-contending Winston Cup drivers: Mark Martin, Jeff Burton, Matt Kenseth, and Kurt Busch. Miller plumbs the allure of speed and the exploding popularity of stock-car racing through the dramatic 2001 season, which opened with the most famous Daytona 500 in history, when NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt died as his car slammed into the wall on the final turn. Miller takes us inside the minds and behind the wheels of the of the hottest drivers of the past two seasons, as they cope with the thrills and the dangers along the way to the Cup. Miller also takes us inside Roush Racing, a $125 million business, showing a side of NASCAR that few fans ever get to see. For longtime fans and curious newcomers alike, Men and Speed takes you for a wild ride through the fastest sport in the land.

A track-by-track guide for seasoned fans and newcomers alike, offering an overview of each track's classifications, an opinion on the unique flavor of each place, a summation of what sort of racing action can be expected, and a description of options for where to stay, eat, sit, and what to watch for. Special insider tips from the drivers, engaging anecdotes, and practical advice help readers make the most of every visit.

Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.

Mobil Travel Guide: NASCAR Travel Planner brings Mobil Travel Guide's 47 years of on-the-road experience to the NASCAR fan. Mobil Travel Guide: NASCAR Travel Planner is the fan's companion to the areas surrounding NASCAR-santioned tracks. With this full-color guide, you can plan your next vacation. Learn the best things to See on the road to the track, from amusement parks to national monuments. You'll learn where you can take the kids bowling, or go line-dancing if you have a sitter for the night. Look inside to locate the best track parking and side road shortcuts at your favorite track. New for 2005, this book takes local events and road construction projects into consideration in order to get you and your family to the pits faster. Mobil Travel Guide: NASCAR Travel Planner gives you details on where to Stay while on the road, thanks to our respected Mobil Star ratings. These lodgings have been independently inspected and meet our high standards of quality and service. You'll also find local favorites, such as lesser-known B & Bs, campgrounds, and RV parks. Mobil Travel Guide: NASCAR Travel Planner helps out when you need a bite to Eat, too, with more than 300 Mobil Star-rated restaurants, plus local recommendations for the best home-style breakfasts, burgers, and rib joints in town. Mobil Travel Guide: NASCAR Travel Planner...from your Trusted Travel Advisor...and fellow NASCAR fan...Mobil Travel Guide. Book jacket.