Speed Show: How NASCAR Won the Heart of America
by Caldwell, Dave
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AR Book Level
7.0
AR Points
4
Word Count
22,788
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
110359 EN
About this book
The book recounts the rise of NASCAR from its origins in the Prohibition-era bootlegging races to the modern, corporate sport it is today, highlighting key events such as Dale Earnhardt's tragic death at Daytona. It explains the basic rules of stock car racing, the engineering advances in car design, and the passionate fan culture that surrounds the sport. Through interviews and historical details, the author also examines the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for NASCAR.
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