NASCAR’s Greatest Tragedies
Racing at speeds of 150 mph generates a lot of risk, and all racecar drivers are aware of that. At such a high speed, even a slight protrusion on the track could spell fatality to a driver. A slight bump from another car, a single mistake made by a driver, or a driver’s miscalculation will all create an accident that may affect the other competitors. Many have expressed surprise at the number of fatal accidents in NASCAR events, despite the argument that it is the safest of all motor sports because it predominately takes place on an oval or short track. ...
Jeff Gordon – Driver Extraordinaire
When someone has a “golden” touch, trust others to gripe about it. NASCAR #24 driver Jeff Gordon, a relatively quiet racer, has a prowess on the oval that is be rivaled by few. Often criticized, Gordon is adored by many NASCAR fans. Born Jeffery Michael Gordon on August 4, 1971, he was bitten with the racing bug at the tender age of 5. Before reaching 18, he had already been awarded the USAC Midget Car Racing Rookie for winning three short track races. By 20, he was the youngest driver to win the season championship. His next major racing achievement was to ...
Modified NASCAR Cars
Early race drivers were bootleggers that modified their cars for speed and handling to be able to first outrun the police during Prohibition and later to outrun the revenuers that were try to tax their business. Moonshine runners owned many of the vehicles. With most of America under the Alcohol Prohibition Act, these moonshine runners accumulated enough wealth to purchase the fastest, showiest, and expensive cars. With lots of money and a great deal of time on their hands, they turned to racing their vehicles against each other as a matter of pride. In keeping with its roots, NASCAR uses stock ...
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NASCAR’s Greatest Tragedies
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Modified NASCAR Cars
Early race drivers were bootleggers that modified their cars for speed and handling to be able to first outrun the police during Prohibition and later to outrun the revenuers that were try to tax their business. Moonshine runners owned many of the vehicles. With most of America under the Alcohol Prohibition Act, these moonshine runners accumulated enough... [Read more of this review]
Snapshot of NASCAR History
In the early days, racing in the US was regional entertainment with races being held on roads and dirt tracks. This terrain was hard on the cars which were modified streetcars meant to outrun the police and revenuers during Prohibition. These roads were rough on original cars. The bootleggers cars were lightened, modified for better handling, and speed.... [Read more of this review]
The Cars of NASCAR
Have you wondered just what it is that makes NASCAR stock cars different from the standard street stock that we see around? What is hiding behind the body of a NASCAR stock car? In the beginning, modifications to the cars were not allowed. The cars had to be factory stock. The Strictly Stock division was renamed the Grand National in 1950 and performance... [Read more of this review]
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