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Fully updated with new drivers, teams, dynasties and legends. Every year, NASCAR attracts more than six million spectators to racetracks nationwide. The televised races are viewed by millions more, making NASCAR second only to NFL football in American sports ratings. NASCAR Now! is the ultimate guide to the sport -- a high-octane ride from auto racing's humble roots to the present. This superb book for fans is like riding shotgun with the top 31 drivers on the Sprint Cup circuit, including Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth and Clint Boyer. Readers will go into the garage with top teams and they'll get behind the wheel with former racecar driver Brett Bodine and Tonight Show host Jay Leno as they pilot the official pace car. Every aspect of NASCAR racing is covered in this photo-packed, fast-paced book, which includes: Profiles of today's top 31 drivers plus 13 legends A racing primer on scoring, officials, pit stops and the business of NASCAR Setting up a track for race day Tracks -- who owns them, and the events they host How to spend a day at the track A history of NASCAR internationally, featuring races in Canada, Mexico and Japan. NASCAR Now! is an informative, entertaining and action-packed guide that puts the reader in the driver seat.

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9781554073405

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[Review of earlier edition:] If you're interested in stock car racing, there's plenty of information in this book. -- Dave Halliday Canwest News Service (01/04/2005)

[Review of earlier edition: ] This colorful book has something for everyone interested in automobiles and racing... Photo, photos, photos.--Ed Goldberg VOYA (02/01/2005)

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Timothy Miller is a widely published automotive journalist and author who has specialized in auto racing for 25 years. Steve Milton is a 30-year veteran sportswriter and author of more than a dozen sports books.

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