Download or read book The Legend of the First Super Speedway written by Mark Dill and published by BookBaby. This book was released on 2020-11-09 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Legend of the First Super Speedway," is a gritty tale punctuated by humor that chronicles the hero's journey through the pioneering age of American auto racing. It is a factual, previously untold story that must be read for a thorough understanding of auto racing history.

Download or read book Talladega Superspeedway written by Kent Whitaker and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally named Alabama International Motor Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway was built on the site of a World War II-era Air Force base in the heart of Alabama. NASCAR founder Bill France and his family envisioned a race track that would be faster, larger, and more exciting than any track built to date. Construction began on May 23, 1968, and was completed on September 13, 1969. The end result is the most modern speedway ever built. Often simply referred to as "Dega," the track is 2.66 miles long, its high-banked turns are nearly three stories tall, and race cars have reached speeds over 200 miles per hour. It is so popular that it is said to become one of the largest "temporary" cities in the state every race weekend.

Download or read book Stardust International Raceway written by Randall Cannon and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-09-24 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional motorsports came to Las Vegas in the mid-1950s at a bankrupt horse track swarmed by gamblers--and soon became enmeshed with the government and organized crime. By 1965, the Vegas racing game moved from makeshift facilities to Stardust International Raceway, constructed with real grandstands, sanitary facilities and air-conditioned timing towers. Stardust would host the biggest racing names of the era--Mario Andretti, Parnelli Jones, John Surtees, Mark Donohue, Bobby Unser, Dan Gurney and Don Garlits among them. Established by a notorious racketeer, the track stood at the confluence of shadowy elements--wiretaps, casino skimming, Howard Hughes, and the beginnings of Watergate. The author traces the Stardust's colorful history through the auto racing monthlies, national newspapers, extensive interviews and the files of the FBI.

Download or read book Talladega Superspeedway written by A. R. Schaefer and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the track design, the history, and some exciting races at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. Includes a track diagram.

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Download or read book Road Trip written by Lisa Iannucci and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook breaks down--state by state—every place a sports fan will want to visit. The book will be cross referenced by sports categories and teams, so the reader will have an easy time finding attractions in a particular state by location or team. Included here are everything from restaurants owned by sports celebrities (i.e. Elway’s in Denver or Yao Ming’s YAO Bar & Restaurant in Houston) to such newly minted sites as the National Soccer Hall of Fame Museum at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The latest trend--celebrity cruises with your favorite team—are also detailed, as are both birth places and grave sites of the stars, and such obscure museums as the Ted Williams Hitters’ Hall of Fame in St. Petersburg, Florida. Conferences and a calendar of other fan events round out this essential guide to all things sports.

Download or read book The Greatest NASCAR Tracks written by Matthew Robinson and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tracks of NASCAR are among the most exciting aspects of the sport. This book profiles some of the most popular tracks, their histories, and their glories.

Download or read book Nascar Tracks written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 111. Chapters: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, List of NASCAR race tracks, Talladega Superspeedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Daytona International Speedway, Auto Club Speedway, Rockingham Speedway, Watkins Glen International, Soldier Field, Langley Speedway, Pocono Raceway, Phoenix International Raceway, Milwaukee Mile, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, North Wilkesboro Speedway, Walt Disney World Speedway, Road America, Texas Motor Speedway, Stafford Motor Speedway, Langhorne Speedway, Gateway International Raceway, Chicagoland Speedway, Richmond International Raceway, Kansas Speedway, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Michigan International Speedway, Daytona Beach Road Course, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Suzuka Circuit, Heidelberg Raceway, Dover International Speedway, Memphis International Raceway, Darlington Raceway, Music City Motorplex, Trenton Speedway, Lakewood Speedway, Infineon Raceway, Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Springport Motor Speedway, Calder Park Raceway, Twin Ring Motegi, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Martinsville Speedway, Nashville Superspeedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Canfield Speedway, La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, Islip Speedway, Occoneechee Speedway, Raleigh Speedway, Road Atlanta, Las Vegas Park Speedway, Kentucky Speedway, Nazareth Speedway, Augusta International Raceway, Iowa Speedway, Greenville-Pickens Speedway, Saugus Speedway, Mesa Marin Raceway, Forsyth County Fairgrounds, Pikes Peak International Raceway, Memphis-Arkansas Speedway, Old Dominion Speedway, Orange County Speedway, Flemington Speedway, Asheville-Weaverville Speedway, Texas World Speedway, Mansfield Motorsports Park, Bowman Gray Stadium, I-70 Speedway, Evergreen Speedway, Shangri-La Speedway, Heartland Park Topeka, South Boston Speedway, Cayuga Speedway, Volusia Speedway Park, Autodromo Miguel E. Abed, Marchbanks...

Download or read book Hendrick Motorsports 40 Years written by Ben White and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2024-10-22 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hendrick Motorsports celebrates the NASCAR-champion team's 40th anniversary in competition. Forty stories from the 1980s to today relate the team's full history in this officially licensed book"--

Download or read book Fixin to Git written by Jim Wright and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2003-07-02 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book NASCAR For Dummies written by Mark Martin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-18 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition to a new 8 page, full-color insert, this third edition of NASCAR For Dummies offers readers information on recent changes in technology such as the "Car of Tomorrow" and updates to the information that has made previous editions of NASCAR For Dummies a must-have guide for fans of this exciting sport.

Download or read book Ultimate NASCAR Road Trip written by Heather Rule and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title introduces readers to the best race tracks in the country with ovals like Charlotte Motor Speedway and the Talladega Superspeedway among other great tracks. The title features text boxes for each track, fun facts, rich photos, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Download or read book Plunkett s Sports Industry Almanac 2009 written by Jack W. Plunkett and published by Plunkett Research, Ltd.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the business side of sports, teams, marketing and equipment - a tool for strategic planning, competitive intelligence, employment searches or financial research. It contains trends, statistical tables, and an industry glossary. It includes over 350 one page profiles of sports industry firms, companies and organizations.

Download or read book Plunkett s Sports Industry Almanac Sports Industry Market Research Statistics Trends Leading Companies written by Jack W. Plunkett and published by Plunkett Research, Ltd.. This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A market research guide to the business side of sports, teams, marketing and equipment - a tool for strategic planning, competitive intelligence, employment searches or financial research. It contains trends, statistical tables, and an industry glossary. It includes over 350 one page profiles of sports industry firms, companies and organizations.

Download or read book NASCARFor Dummies written by Mark Martin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-04-29 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the latest drivers, records, and rule changes All-new color photos highlight the fun and excitement of NASCAR Ever wonder what's under the hood of today's stock cars? Want to know the latest about the changes in NASCAR? Top driver Mark Martin puts you behind the wheel on an insider's tour of NASCAR, offering great insights into the new drivers, sponsorship changes, safety requirements, and racing schedule — helping you get more out of every race you watch! Discover how to: Understand the rules, regulations, and standings Identify driver skills and racing strategies Get up to speed on NASCAR lingo Enjoy racing from the stands and on TV Locate NASCAR tracks near you

Download or read book Growing Up NASCAR written by Humpy Wheeler and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2010-03-15 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the earliest days of the sport, when Humpy often used his fists to keep order, to NASCAR's transition to a multi-billion-dollar business, Humpy's life has paralleled American stock car racing.

Download or read book Darlington Raceway written by Cathy Elliott and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some facilities are so special that they literally define their sport. Stock car racing as it is known today did not exist until one man, armed with a vision and a willingness to get his hands dirty, constructed a race track in the middle of a South Carolina peanut field. More than six decades later, Darlington Raceway is still considered one of the crown jewels of racing. "The Lady in Black" is home to the largest margin of victory in NASCAR® history and its closest-ever finish. The legendary track has been the proving ground for every superstar of the sport.