NASCAR For Dummies

Now updated! Your authoritative guide to NASCAR — on and off the trackWant to have the supreme NASCAR experience? Whether you're new to this exciting sport or a longtime fan, this insider's guide covers everything you want to know in detail — from the anatomy of a stock car to the strategies used by top drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.What's new with NASCAR? — get the latest on the new racing rules, teams, drivers, car designs, and safety requirementsA crash course in stock-car racing — meet the teams and sponsors, understand the different NASCAR series, and find out how drivers get started in the racing businessTake a test drive — explore a stock car inside and out, learn the rules of the track, and work with the race teamUnderstand the driver's world — get inside a driver's head and see what happens before, during, and after a raceKeep track of NASCAR events — from the stands or the comfort of home, follow the sport and get the most out of each raceOpen the book and find:Top driver Mark Martin's personal insights into the sportThe lowdown on each NASCAR trackWhy drivers are true athletesExplanations of NASCAR lingoHow to win a race (it's more than just driving fast!)What happens during a pit stopHow to fit in with a NASCAR crowdTen can't-miss races of the yearNASCAR statistics, race car numbers, and milestones