The Daytona 500: the thrill and thunder of the great American race

Who won the first Daytona 500? What do teams do to prepare their cars for 500 miles of hard, high-speed racing?

Who gave the Daytona 500 the nickname the "e;Great American Race"e;?

Learn all about stock car racing's biggest event and the drivers and crew who make it possible in this fascinating, fact-filled book.

You will join in the excitement of forty-three cars running nose-to-tail and side-by-side at almost 200 miles per hour.

You'll also discover the rich history of stock car racing and find out why it's one of the most popular sports around.