11-3/4 x 10-1/4 in; 192 pp ; full-color
throughout, 26 removable items
Hardcover
Published in February, 2006
For the first time ever, NASCAR has opened
its massive archives to the public, taking
fans on a speed-defying journey through a national
phenomenon’s evolution. The NASCAR Vault
chronicles the astonishing growth of one of
America's greatest obsessions, through more
than 150 images and 26 NASCAR collectibles
that will awe and delight racing fans. Features
include NASCAR's first race report, NASCAR
founder Bill France's 1938 Indianapolis 500
pit pass, and a ticket to Dale Earnhardt's
first Daytona 500 victory. Dynamic photos will
help readers relive the excitement of NASCAR
from its early years through its enormous popularity
today. Both authors have deep roots in racing,
with Branham growing up a mile from the Indianapolis
racetrack and McKim's father owning cars that
competed in NASCAR in the 1950s. Finally, the
story of NASCAR is being told the way it should
be: in 3-D.
Removable replica documents include:
- NASCAR founder Bill France's 1938 Indianapolis
500 pit pass
- NASCAR's first race report
- NASCAR's 1948 Rules and Specifications brochure
- A race day program from legendary Bowman
Gray Stadium
- An invitation from former President Jimmy
Carter to the first-ever White House banquet
honoring NASCAR
- A ticket to Dale Earnhardt's first Daytona
500 victory
H.A. Branham is the communications manager
for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. A former
sports editor for the Tampa Tribune, he is
also the author of Sampras: A Legend in the
Works.
Buz McKim is the historic database coordinator
for the NASCAR public relations department
and was previously director of archives for
the International Speedway Corporation. |
