The almanac that puts the pedal to the metal.

For anyone new to the world of racing or hardcore fans looking for a comprehensive overview, this is the only book necessary. Chronicling the complete history of NASCAR®, as well as its controversies, this almanac—filled with fun facts, trivia, and stats—is the perfect guide for its millions of fans.
• NASCAR® is America’s #1 spectator sport with 75 million fans
• Identifies leagues, top drivers, strategies, scoring systems, rule changes, and terms
• Includes a four-color insert
• Easy-to-use almanac-style format
• Published just in time for the 2008 racing season


“The Complete Idiots Guide To NASCAR is witty, fast-paced, and just plain fun. Oh yeah, whether you're a new fan, or someone who's followed NASCAR for years, you will come away learning a great deal about the sport.”
--Art Weinstein, Managing Editor
NASCAR Scene

"The evolution of racing is happening before our eyes. This book is easy and fun for the rookie fan with plenty of interesting information to enlighten the even veteran race fans. Everyone is up to speed by the final chapter!"
--Breon M. Klopp, Senior Director of Motor Sports
PIT Instruction & Training

“From ‘Start your engines’ to the checkered flag, Brian Tarcy’s Complete Idiot’s Guide to NASCAR provides an insider’s look at NASCAR motorsports. The Idiot’s Guide is an accurate yet entertaining glimpse into what 75 million fans call “racin.’”
--R. Jon Ackley, Associate Professor and creator of the class, "From Dirt Track to Madison Avenue:  The Business of NASCAR"
Virginia Commonwealth University.

Brian Tarcy holds a B.S. in Journalism from Ohio University, and has authored or co-authored more than a dozen books on sports, business and medicine. He has written stories for Boston magazine, Boston Business magazine, Unique Opportunities, Teaching Tolerance, The Boston Herald, The Boston Globe, and USAir magazine. Tarcy has appeared on numerous radio shows including with Jim Scott on WLW700 in Cincinnati and with Quinn & Cantera on 94WHJY in Providence, RI. He is the creator of the humor websites Whatzgonnahappen.com, featuring NFL picks, and Freecheezeburgerz.com. 

Imprint: Alpha
Distributor: Penguin Group USA, Inc
Publication Date: 01-02-2008
Pages: 208
Measurements: 8.92in X 6.08in X 0.51in X 0.54lb