Book Description
From moonshine runners tearing down Appalachian backroads to high-tech, high-dollar teams racing for millions at gleaming new tracks in Dallas and Chicago, NASCAR is a uniquely American rags-to-riches success story. While other big-league motorsports series have seen declining attendance and television ratings, NASCAR continues to soar, pulling standing-room-only crowds to the track every weekend and millions more on TV. And there's a reason for that phenomenal growth: These guys are like folks you know, driving cars that look like the ones you see every day. So each weekend, hundreds of thousands of fans pack up their coolers and cameras, their sunscreen and scanner radios, and head for the high-banked tracks that stretch from California to New Hampshire. Sure, they can watch the races in the comfort of their living rooms, but hardcore race fans know that there's nothing like the visceral thrill of live racing.

This terrific guide profiles each track, including opinions on

· Where to stay
· Where to eat
· Where to sit
· What to watch for
· The camping alternative
· Getting there and out again without a helicopter
· Historical anecdotes and memorable events at each racing facility
· The best seats in the house
· The best bargain seats
· Tips from various drivers on what to watch for at each track
· And More!


From the Back Cover
Get the inside track on the Nextel Cup circuit, including memorable moments, where to stay, where to eat, and how to get the most out of your NASCAR experience.
Welcome to the unofficial, opinionated, fan’s guide to the Nextel Cup Circuit! Whether you’re a seasoned fan or a newcomer, this track-by-track guide will keep you in the know and ahead of the pack. Learn about each track’s stats, personality, and legendary moments, and get expert advice and tips from the drivers on what sort of racing action to expect and how to plan ahead for a terrific vacation.
Insider information on each track includes: the best seats for catching all the action; what to watch for and where; behind-the-scenes anecdotes and memorable events; great places to eat; the best, most affordable lodging options; the camping alternative; nearby interesting attractions; getting there and home again without a helicopter and more!


About the Author
Don Coble has been covering the NASCAR circuit for the Morris News Service since 1978. This award-winning journalist knows his way around every speedway, including the best backroads and mom and pop restaurants. Long-time fan Lee Buchanan is currently the editor of a business magazine in his native North Carolina.
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"Probably the best spot to watch the race is around the Turn 4 area. We run right up by the wall on both ends, but Turns 3 and 4 are where most of the passing ends up going on because the high lane is the preferred lane and if you're going to pass, you've got to get a run underneath somebody."

Joe Nemechek on Darlington

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Welcome to the unofficial, opinionated, fan's guide to the Nextel Cup Circuit! Whether you're a seasoned fan or a newcomer, this track-by-track guide will keep you in the know and ahead of the pack. Learn about each track's stats, personality, and legendary moments, and get expert advice and tips from the drivers on what sort of racing action to expect and how to plan ahead for a terrific vacation.

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