Fifty Years of Stock Car Racing

Memories from five decades of NASCAR racing come alive in this beautifully illustrated book of stock car racing memorabilia. Go back to the days of Hudson Hornets and Plymouth Superbirds, legendary drivers such as Curtis Turner and Junior Johnson, and great early tracks like the Daytona beach course and Darlington. See hundreds of rare and unusual collectibles, from a Fireball Roberts autographed photo to the first Daytona 500 program. You'll find the rarest of all stock car racing memorabilia, including programs, credentials, model kits, slot car sets, diecast toys, collector cards, and much more. Everything about stock car racing from its birth on the sands of Daytona Beach to today's high-banked superspeedways. Not a price guide, but a visual history of the memorabilia that tells the story of NASCAR's first fifty years. Get an insider's look at the memorabilia that's fueling fan interest in today's multi-million dollar collectibles industry. Find out what's rare and why. Collecting tips and historic stock car racing photos make this a great reference for fans and collectors. Also available: The Publisher's Edition of Fifty Years of Stock Car Racing: A History of Collectibles and Memorabilia, autographed by Richard Petty ($59.95). This limited edition hardcover includes "A Tribute To Daytona," a year-by-year Daytona timeline that shows every NASCAR program cover produced by the Speedway from 1959 through 1997. Please note that this special volume is not available in stores. It is only available from the publisher directly.