Frank Carlson Library

NASCAR has become one of the most popular sports in the country. The high speeds and tight racing draws thousands of fans to stadiums all across the United States. Students will learn about the vehicles that make incredible speed and excitement possible.

"There is no doubt about precisely when folks began racing each other in automobiles. It was when they built the second automobile."--Richard Petty. This very appropriate quotation begins this celebration of the NASCAR experience. This film puts the history of the sport in context, placing emphasis on the technical details surrounding the cars, drivers, and fans. It covers the people inhabiting pit row, building the cars, and the elements of an engine...

Discusses stock cars, their main features, and how they are raced.

Describes stock cars and stock car racing, covering such aspects as the shape and nature of the track, seating of the spectators, order in which the drivers line up, and use of flags.

An introductory description of stock cars and stock car racing.

"With a roar and powerful speed, stock cars get the job done. Take a look at the vehicle's unique features, exterior design, and what's under the hood"--

"A fast-paced, high-interest introduction to stock cars, modified race cars known for their aftermarket parts and use in oval track races. Also included is a biographical story about stock car driver Darrell Wallace Jr"--