The NASCAR Vault: An Official History Featuring Rare Collectibles from Motorsports Images And Archives (NASCAR Library Collection) (Ring-bound)

by H.A. Branham (Author), Buz McKim (Author)

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Product Description
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

About the Author
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.

Product Details

• Ring-bound: 192 pages
• Publisher: Becker & Mayer (March 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097484862X
• ISBN-13: 978-0974848624
• Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 10.5 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #730,759 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome NASCAR history lesson, December 26, 2005

By	L. Wilson (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The NASCAR Vault: An Official History Featuring Rare Collectibles from Motorsports Images and Archives (Harlequin NASCAR) (Spiral-bound)

The book has an amazing amount of historical information, and the collectables are incredible! You feel like you've stepped back in time to the memorable events that have made NASCAR what it is today. A must have for fans and racers alike.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The NASCAR Vault, August 30, 2006

By	L. Caldwell (Kentucky, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have purchased two of these books, one for a seven year old and another for an eleven year old and they love them. They are filled with so much information and they like looking at all the memorabilia from past years and how the cars have changed. I suggest every NASCAR fan no matter how young or old, purchase one of these books, it is well worth it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Nascar Vault, February 19, 2007

By	Deborah J. Stewart (Goodhue, MN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is great! It is full of great old photos and memoribilia.