NASCAR for dummies - Mark Martin

Want to have the supreme NASCAR experience? Whether you're new to this exciting sport or a longtime fan, this insider's guide covers everything you want to know in detail
from the anatomy of a stock car to the strategies used by top drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

• What's new with NASCAR?
  get the latest on the new racing rules, teams, drivers, car designs, and safety requirements




• A crash course in stock–car racing
  meet the teams and sponsors, understand the different NASCAR series, and find out how drivers get started in the racing business




• Take a test drive
  explore a stock car inside and out, learn the rules of the track, and work with the race team




• Understand the driver's world
  get inside a driver's head and see what happens before, during, and after a race




• Keep track of NASCAR events
  from the stands or the comfort of home, follow the sport and get the most out of each race

Open the book and find:

• Top driver Mark Martin's personal insights into the sport




• The lowdown on each NASCAR track




• Why drivers are true athletes




• Explanations of NASCAR lingo




• How to win a race (it's more than just driving fast!)




• What happens during a pit stop




• How to fit in with a NASCAR crowd




• Ten can't–miss races of the year




• NASCAR statistics, race car numbers, and milestones