The Great American Stock Car Boom: How Southern Speed Became a National Racing Empire - Couverture souple

Psaila, Etienne

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798901946596

Editeur : PublishDrive, 2026

Synopsis

From rough Southern roads and beachside contests to superspeedways, television broadcasts, corporate sponsorships, and national fame, The Great American Stock Car Boom tells the fact-based story of how stock car racing grew into one of America’s most powerful sporting institutions.

This polished narrative history follows the rise of NASCAR from its early roots in regional speed culture through the organising vision of Bill France Sr., the first Strictly Stock season, the dominance of early heroes such as Red Byron, Lee Petty, Herb Thomas, Junior Johnson, Richard Petty, Cale Yarborough, Darrell Waltrip, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, and Jimmie Johnson, and the dramatic expansion that carried the sport far beyond its Southern heartland.

Covering Daytona Beach, Darlington, Talladega, the Winston Cup era, the 1979 Daytona 500 broadcast, the Brickyard 400, the safety reforms after tragedy, the Chase and playoff formats, and the Next Gen car, this book explains how machinery, rivalry, family dynasties, manufacturer pride, television, sponsorship, and regional identity combined to create a national racing empire.

Written in a flowing, accessible, fact-only style, this is the story of how Southern speed became American spectacle.

Trademark Disclaimer

This book is an independent, unofficial historical work. It is not authorised, sponsored, licensed, approved, or endorsed by NASCAR, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC, Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, any racing team, sanctioning body, manufacturer, sponsor, broadcaster, driver, estate, trademark owner, or affiliated organisation mentioned or discussed herein.

All trademarks, service marks, logos, team names, race names, track names, manufacturer names, vehicle model names, sponsor names, and other protected marks referenced in this book remain the property of their respective owners. Their use is strictly for factual, descriptive, historical, and educational purposes within the context of motorsport history, racing results, public events, and cultural commentary.

The author and publisher claim no ownership of any third-party trademarks or intellectual property. The inclusion of any name, mark, event, organisation, product, or individual does not imply association, affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, or approval.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: PublishDrive
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798901946596
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: AI
• Nombre de pages: 200
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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