If it feels like NASCAR has been around longer than 75 years, that might because of the rich history of the sport. This book is one of the best around to illustrated that history. Here is my review of "NASCAR 75 Years."
Title/Author:
“NASCAR 75 Years” by Al Pearce with Mike Hembree, Kelly Crandall and Jimmy Creed
Rating:
5 of 5 stars (excellent)
Review:
2023 marks the 75th anniversary of NASCAR and this commemorative book to celebrate the milestone is an excellent source of the sport’s history and drivers. No matter how long one has been a fan of NASCAR or what portion of the history one wants to research, this is a good book to use.
It is more of a coffee table book and while the information is good, the pictures really make this book stand out. The photos of the early years in which the biggest races were held in the sands of Daytona Beach, before the construction of Daytona International Speedway. However, the book is not just a compilation of the construction and listing of tracks, races, drivers and other data. There are stories about the sport that cover each era of racing.
The book is organized by decade, with each one getting equal treatment and coverage in both text and pictures. Of course, some of the early pictures are in black and white, but that is offset by the excellent writing and research by Pearce and team. Whether a reader wants to learn more about Lee or Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt (Senior and Junior) or Jimmie Johnson, there will be excellent information on them. Nothing is in great detail but it is still comprehensive and makes for great reading. The writing is also easy to understand and not too technical so that fans of all levels can enjoy this comprehensive history of NASCAR.
I wish to thank Quatro Publishing Group for providing a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed are strictly mine.
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