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One in a series of books of great automotive marques. Some books in the series are very focused on specific types within the marque, such as muscle cars. Others in the series, like this book, are even more focused on a specific aspect of automotive history. The book covers the entire history of NASCAR racing in chronological order. Very well illustrated.
This collector's volume contains an overview of Nascar that any newbie or seasoned fan can appreciate and gain insight from. I enjoyed learning about the early days of Nascar. This book would make a great gift for any fan or edition to a library looking for a more historical sports titles.
This is a good book for all of the race fans to back at the history of the sport. The cars and drives to the tracks and how they have changed over the years and the rules. Though I stopped watching racing years ago I just couldn’t stand all of the different rule changes amongst other things. This book though is full of photos stories and just overall good stuff about racing and what it was like and what it is now. A good book.
This is a fascinating look at the history of NASCAR. It is full of photos and interesting information. As a sports fan who often watched races with her father growing up, I loved it. It's so informative and entertaining. I definitely recommend it for NASCAR fans and anyone wanting to know how the sport began and where it is now.
Great book regarding the history of NASCAR and its winners through its 75-year existence. Great research has been done by the writers, but I feel sometimes they would repeat things multiple times and they mostly only focused on the big races on the calendar such as the Daytona 500. When reading this book I would get lost in what they were saying as the information didn't necessarily follow chronologically in a specific decade and other information not relating to the previous topic eas placed in the middle of something else. The pictures and their description was great but placement wasn't so great.
I really enjoyed reading about the long history of NASCAR. The book tells an exciting, interesting, and informative story. And the pictures are fantastic! I wish that the organization could take a step back from it's current big-money, big-advertising, big-teams status and get back to what it was like twenty, thirty, or forty years ago. Now that was some great racing, great personalities, great competition, and great times! Buy this book just to relive those great old days!
This book takes you through the history of NASCAR, one decade at a time. It would be great to keep on a coffee table and read a little at a time. It's also fun to just page through and enjoy. There are a lot of pictures, and well written descriptions. I think any NASCAR fan or racing fan would enjoy this book. If you are a fan, you're sure to find your favourite drivers and cars, and many of your favourite moments through the years.
It really is a beautiful, well done book. I highly recommend it.
(Thanks to Net Galley & Quarto Publishing Group for this Stunning guide to NASCAR!).
2023 marks the 75th anniversary of NASCAR and this commemorative book to celebrate the milestone is an excellent source of the sport’s history and drivers. No matter how long one has been a fan of NASCAR or what portion of the history one wants to research, this is a good book to use.
It is more of a coffee table book and while the information is good, the pictures really make this book stand out. The photos of the early years in which the biggest races were held in the sands of Daytona Beach, before the construction of Daytona International Speedway. However, the book is not just a compilation of the construction and listing of tracks, races, drivers and other data. There are stories about the sport that cover each era of racing.
The book is organized by decade, with each one getting equal treatment and coverage in both text and pictures. Of course, some of the early pictures are in black and white, but that is offset by the excellent writing and research by Pearce and team. Whether a reader wants to learn more about Lee or Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt (Senior and Junior) or Jimmie Johnson, there will be excellent information on them. Nothing is in great detail but it is still comprehensive and makes for great reading. The writing is also easy to understand and not too technical so that fans of all levels can enjoy this comprehensive history of NASCAR.
I wish to thank Quatro Publishing Group for providing a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed are strictly mine.
This was such a well thought out and lovingly put together book to read.
My family has been a NASCAR family for as long as I can remember, so it was a great to read the history in such a concise way. Reading about moments in the late 90’s/early 00’s took me right back to how I felt watching it all play out on tv. NASCAR is such a rich sport that it can’t be easy to pick which moments and drivers to highlight.
This would be a great gift for a NASCAR fan.
Excellent book on the history of NASCAR. I've been a fan since the 80s when I'd listen to the races on the radio.
This book is divided into decades with highlights from each of those with brief stories and wonderful pictures.
I really enjoyed looking back through the years as a fan, remembering many of the events and learning about others. I also appreciated the information provided before I started watching / listening.
Highly recommend for any fan of NASCAR.
Explore the thrilling illustrated story of NASCAR stock car racing in America with this stunning celebration filled with evocative photography, legendary drivers, and a decade-by-decade history.
NASCAR 75 Years captures the greatest moments throughout the decades: from the beaches of Daytona to the jaw-clenching competition, the mind-bending technology, the triumphs, the teamwork, and the high-speed thrills. Large-format photography from throughout NASCAR history brings it all to life alongside narratives written by a roster of veteran NASCAR reporters and historians. That says it all
Book was awesome. It had good information and nice pictures. Really enjoyed it, Buy the book today. Nascar has always been a good sport. The old days was better though. The entire book was a great read.