Now updated! Your authoritative guide to NASCAR — on and off the track
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




