Explore the colorful history of NASCAR, the most popular motor sport in the world today. This comprehensive reference contains every fact and figure on every race, driver, owner, and car in NASCAR history, all in one hefty volume. Stock car racing has come a long way from the first organized races in the late 1940s to the modern superspeedway action seen today. Over 6 million fans attend NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Racing) events annually, while another 275 million view the televised races. The complete history of NASCAR is captured in this gigantic guide to the fastest growing sport in America.