In this officially licensed and stunningly illustrated volume, get a thrilling, up-close-and-personal look at NASCAR's mavericks and key moments from the dawn of the sport to present day. In every sport there are mavericks--trailblazers, risk-takers, hell-raisers, forward-thinkers--who drive the breakthroughs and advances that shape and define the sport. Written by longtime motorsports journalists Herb Branham and Holly Cain, NASCAR Mavericks covers the NASCAR story in chronological order, focusing on key movers and shakers--the men and women key to the sport's evolution--often related through first-hand stories. Racing great Tony Stewart's foreword sets the scene. Accompanied by exceptional images sourced from NASCAR's archives plus other top photographers, the profiles include such NASCAR legends as: &nbsp; <ul> <li>Bill France Sr. and Bill France Jr.</li> <li>The Flock Brothers</li> <li>Lee and Richard Petty</li> <li>Smokey Yunick</li> <li>Janet Guthrie</li> <li>The Earnhardts</li> <li>Humpy Wheeler</li> <li>Tony Stewart</li> </ul> Interspersed with the maverick profiles are sidebars highlighting legendary races, machines, and events like the first Daytona 500, Plymouth's Hemi Superbird, record-setting pit stops, Jeff Gordon's T-Rex car, and more. NASCAR Mavericks proves that racing always improves the breed!

NASCAR Mavericks: The Rebels and Racers Who Revolutionized Stock Car Racing

Branham, H.A.

Cain, Holly

Biographies & Memoirs

Motorbooks

The first major authorized biography of NASCAR founder, Bill France Sr. Big Bill is the consummate "insider" book on the life and legend of NASCAR founder Bill France and tells the tale of a classic American success story. France Sr. brought his family to Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934, put down roots and immersed himself in the business of racing, both as a driver and an owner. Nicknamed "Big Bill" because of his 6-foot-5 stature, he made significant contributions to the racing world - he founded NASCAR in December 1947, built Daytona International Speedway in 1959 and built Talladega Superspeedway in 1969, and landed the landmark R.J. Reynolds/Winston sponsorship deal in 1971 that not only transformed NASCAR but also transformed corporate sponsorship of sports in America. The France family has spent the last 30 years gathering a vast collection of files and material about their family patriarch and has turned over countless interviews -- both written and taped -- as well as NASCAR documents, memorabilia, memos, letters and various other materials to the author for this definitive biography. Big Bill offers NASCAR fans a rich, entertaining, emotional, and detailed story about America's most recognized and admired racing family.

Big Bill: The Life and Times of NASCAR Founder Bill France Sr.

FENN-M&S

For the first time ever, NASCAR has opened its massive archives to the public, taking fans on a speed-defying journey through a national phenomenon s evolution. The NASCAR Vault chronicles the astonishing growth of one of America's greatest obsessions, through more than 150 images and 26 NASCAR collectibles that will awe and delight racing fans. Features include NASCAR's first race report, NASCAR founder Bill France's 1938 Indianapolis 500 pit pass, and a ticket to Dale Earnhardt's first Daytona 500 victory. Dynamic photos will help readers relive the excitement of NASCAR from its early years through its enormous popularity today. Both authors have deep roots in racing, with Branham growing up a mile from the Indianapolis racetrack and McKim's father owning cars that competed in NASCAR in the 1950s. Finally, the story of NASCAR is being told the way it should be: in 3-D. 
Removable replica documents include: - NASCAR founder Bill France's 1938 Indianapolis 500 pit pass - NASCAR's first race report - NASCAR's 1948 Rules and Specifications brochure - A race day program from legendary Bowman Gray Stadium - An invitation from former President Jimmy Carter to the first-ever White House banquet honoring NASCAR - A ticket to Dale Earnhardt's first Daytona 500 victory

The NASCAR Vault: An Official History Featuring Rare Collectibles from Motorsports Images And Archives

Sports & Outdoors

McKim, Buz

Miscellaneous

Becker&Mayer

Sampras: A Legend in the Works

Bonus Books

Former NASCAR president, chairman, and CEO William Clifton France—known to most people at Bill France Jr.—is remembered and revered as the man who followed his visionary father at the helm of NASCAR, in the process becoming a visionary himself as he guided NASCAR to unprecedented levels of popularity. The biography covers Bill Jr.'s role in NASCAR's formative years; his assumption of the NASCAR presidency, replacing his father; the sports' explosion under his leadership; his courageous battle with cancer throughout the last decade of his life; and his final role, as NASCAR vice chairman and main advisor to NASCAR's third generation leader, his son, Chairman and CEO Brian France.

Bill France Jr.: The Man Who Made NASCAR

Triumph Books

Get the inside track on America's most famous racing families in The NASCAR Family Album. More than 150 historic photos and 26 plastic-encased NASCAR collectibles bring the roar of engines into the living room. Enjoy reproductions of Tim Flock's 1953 handwritten account of having a monkey as a copilot; an original conceptual drawing presented to Bill France for the Daytona Speedway entrance; and Rusty Wallace's handwritten application for Rookie-of-the-Year eligibility in 1982. With a foreword by Brian France, The NASCAR Family Album offers an unforgettable interactive racing experience from the families who helped make NASCAR one of the most popular and exciting spectator sports in America.

The Nascar Family Album: Stories and Mementos from America's Most Famous Racing Families

Engineering & Transportation

Automotive

Chronicle Books+

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