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Legends of NASCAR
Legends of NASCAR

Legends of NASCAR

Defying Time . . . Defining Greatness
By The Charlotte Observer

SPORTS & RECREATION

144 Pages, 9 x 11

Formats: Cloth

Cloth, $17.95 (US $17.95) (CA $19.95)

ISBN 9781572435575

Rights: WOR

Triumph Books (Apr 2003)

Price: $17.95
 
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Overview

Examining in great detail six veterans of the sport who have helped bring closed-wheel racing into the homes of millions of fans nationwide, this book features detailed personal profiles and biographies and full-color photos of legendary drivers Bill Elliott, Dale Jarrett, Terry Labonte, Mark Martin, Ricky Rudd, and Rusty Wallace. These older drivers have proven that they still have what takes to lead the sport. They may be older, but that doesn't mean they're any less aggressive or desiring of the checkered flag.

Author Biography

The Charlotte Observer
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The Charlotte Observer was founded in 1886 and is the largest newspaper in terms of circulation in North and South Carolina. It is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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In recent years NASCAR has ascended in reputation and prestige from a lightly-regarded sport to one of the biggest players on the national sporting landscape.

Legends of NASCAR: Defying Time … Defining Greatness examines in great detail the six \'grey beards\' of the sport who have helped bring closed-wheel racing into the homes of millions of fans nationwide.

These older drivers have proven that they still have what takes to lead the sport. They may be older, but that doesn\'t mean they\'re any less aggressive or desiring of the checkered flag. The six drivers featured in Legends of NASCAR are:

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Bill Elliott (car No. 9): posted back-to-back wins in 2002 and fans voted him the most popular driver for an unprecedented 16th time in the past 18 years

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Dale Jarrett (No. 88): took the checkered flag twice in 2002, finished 9th in overall point standings after five straight years in the top five

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Terry Labonte (No. 5): with four top-10 finishes last year he finished the year 23rd in points standings

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Mark Martin (No. 6): finished the 2002 season second in points, just 38 behind Winston Cup Champion Tony Stewart; has finished outside of the top 10 just once since 1989

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Ricky Rudd (No. 21): powered by a victory at Sonoma, he finished 10th in overall points last season

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Rusty Wallace (No. 2): despite posting no wins last year, his consistency still yielded a seventh-place finish in the points race

Legends of NASCAR has the biographies and personal details that racing fans of all ages will love.