The Complete Idiot's Guide to NASCAR: All You Need to Know about America's Fastest-Growing Sport

by Brian Tarcy

Overview

The almanac that puts the pedal to the metal. 

For anyone new to the world of racing or hardcore fans looking for a comprehensive overview, this is the only book necessary. Chronicling the complete history of NASCAR®, as well as its controversies, this almanac—filled with fun facts, trivia, and stats—is the perfect guide for its millions of fans.

• NASCAR® is America's #1 spectator sport with 75 million fans
• Identifies leagues, top drivers, strategies, scoring systems, rule changes, and terms 
• Includes a four-color insert
• Easy–to–use almanac-style format
• Published just in time for the 2008 racing season

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440636387
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	01/02/2008
Series:	COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE Series
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Brian Tarcy is the author of over a dozen books on business, medicine, and sports, including Simplified Strategic Planning: The No-Nonsense Guide for Busy People Who Want Results Fast, The Complete Idiot's Guide to NASCAR, and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Football, coauthored with Joe Theismann. His writing has appeared in Boston Magazine, Boston Business Magazine, and USAir Magazine, and on the humor websites he created, Whatzgonnahappen.com and Freecheezeburgerz.com.

Editorial Reviews

"The Complete Idiots Guide To NASCAR is witty, fast-paced, and just plain fun. Oh yeah, whether you're a new fan, or someone who's followed NASCAR for years, you will come away learning a great deal about the sport."
--Art Weinstein, Managing Editor
NASCAR Scene

"The evolution of racing is happening before our eyes. This book is easy and fun for the rookie fan with plenty of interesting information to enlighten the even veteran race fans. Everyone is up to speed by the final chapter!"
--Breon M. Klopp, Senior Director of Motor Sports
PIT Instruction & Training

"From 'Start your engines' to the checkered flag, Brian Tarcy's Complete Idiot's Guide to NASCAR provides an insider's look at NASCAR motorsports. The Idiot's Guide is an accurate yet entertaining glimpse into what 75 million fans call "racin.'"
--R. Jon Ackley, Associate Professor and creator of the class, "From Dirt Track to Madison Avenue: The Business of NASCAR"
Virginia Commonwealth University.

From the Publisher