The Official Nascar Handbook

Your complete guide to the exciting world of NASCAR Winston Cup racing! Produced under the direction of NASCAR, here is the ultimate handbook for NASCAR fans: the races, cars, competitors, sponsors, highlights, and much more. Whether you're a novice just discovering America's #1 sport or a devoted NASCAR fanatic, this invaluable guide takes you behind the wheel and into the pits as it explores and explains this amazing sport. Inside you'll find: How competition in NASCAR Winston Cup racing works--how many cars start a race, pit strategies and procedures, the meaning of each of the colorful flags and their uses What it takes to be a NASCAR Winston Cup driver, crew chief, crew team ember, or official A brief history of the NASCAR Winston Cup Series, including a clear, thorough description of the point system and special awards A concise overview of pre-race activities: from inspection through practice and qualifying--plus an exclusive peek into a drivers meeting What makes a stock car (and how it differs from the one in your garage), and the lowdown on "show" cars A practical guide to grandstand and infield etiquette Information on media outlets from TV to the Internet, fan clubs, a glossary of racing terms and much more! And don't miss Official NASCAR Trivia: The Ultimate Challenge for NASCAR Fans also from HarperHorizon

The world of NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division racing--in one comprehensive guide! Producer under the direction of NASCAR, this book has all the information NASCAR fans want and need to know, from the inaugural NASCAR Busch Series race in 1982 to the 1999 season. This invaluable sourcebook takes every fan--both new and experienced--out of the stands and onto the track as it details every facet of NASCAR Busch Series life, including the cars, the drivers, the crews, the pit stops, the tracks, the sponsors, and the champions who got their start here. This official handbook contains: History and milestones--from the series beginning to its first race west of the Mississippi The drivers--novice and experienced professionals, as well as the superstars whose road to glory began on the NASCAR Busch Series tracks The field--from qualifying to restarts The crews and pit stops--the crucial roles of each member and how they do it--and do it right!--in a matter of seconds The cars--every component inside and out, as well as approved models and inspection producers The races--from lineups to spotters to the finish line The sponsors--the money, the awards, and other perks and prizes The championship--the point system and how it works Plus a directory of tracks, information on media outlets from TV to the Internet, a glossary of racing terms, and much more!

The thrill of unleashing the power of 700 horses and piloting one's own stock car is back in NASCAR 2. With the racing experience on a whole new, dynamic level, players will need this book, that promises to deliver all the crucial driving information they need to earn the checkered flag at the finish line.

The Offiical NASCAR 2013 Preview and Press Guide is the only source for the 2013 NASCAR season. The guide contains reviews of the 2012 season for all NASCAR series, including race results, series' winner profiles and historical statistics. As well, each 20132 NASCAR series season is previewed, complete with driver profiles and a track guide to the NASCAR national series. This book has everything NASCAR fans need to know for the 2013 race season.

The Sport Business Handbook provides perspectives from more than 100 of the most prominent figures in the sport industry. Plentiful examples and stories, including insiders' views of major sport deals, make this book a bible of information for those looking to advance their careers in this field.

A handbook for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup series that includes race dates, common racing terms, and profiles of the drivers.

ÔSšderman and Dolles have assembled an impressive array of researchers to address the nexus between sport and business. In their rich collection of research on sport business theory and practice Sšderman and Dolles identify research themes from governance to branding, from sport events to sport systems, and from social media to fan identity, and they specifically reflect on the application of major theoretical concepts and key research methods. The authorsÕ aim is to advance sport business research through critical reflection on topic selection, research design, data analysis and interpretation. Their unique approach encourages researchers, from novice to experienced, to embrace diverse theories and methods. The Handbook is recommended reading for those interested in advancing sport business research.Õ Ð Graham Cuskelly, Griffith University, Australia ÔThis insight-laden volume encompasses today's and tomorrow's research across the multifaceted landscape of the business side of sport -- from branding and sponsorship to media and technology, from club management to governance. It effectively encompasses both theory and practice. Scholars, students, and practitioners will find this cogent collection of international consumer and business research knowledge and perspectives both informative and useful.Õ Ð Stephen A. Greyser, Harvard Business School, US ÔThis Handbook directly responds to the rapid professional, commercial and international development of sport. With its thoughtful structure, comprehensive coverage of topics and renowned contributors it offers a thorough analysis on the management challenges in the field. It also offers very valuable insights and guidance how the business of sport can be researched by students, academics and practitioners around the world. The book is simply a must-read for anyone interested in the management aspects of sports.Õ Ð Yoshiaki Takahashi, Chuo University, Tokyo, Japan This Handbook draws together top international researchers and discusses the state of the art and the future direction of research at the nexus between sport and business. It is heavily built upon choosing, applying and evaluating appropriate quantitative as well as qualitative research methods for practical advice in sport and business research. Topics covered for analysis include sports governance, regulation and performance; media and technology; club management and team structure; place, time and spectators of sporting events; and sport branding and sponsoring. The Handbook covers research examples from elite sport to the amateur level, and from different sports, from cycling to cricket, from ice hockey to motorsports, and from football to skiing. It will be read and used by academics and PhD students as well as sports practitioners looking for useful ways of expanding knowledge, conducting research or searching for insights into the challenges of managing sport.