The Thrill of Stock Car Racing

Anyone who says that stock car racing is nothing more than a bunch of hillbillies driving around in a circle just doesn’t get it. There is much more to the sport than a bunch of people driving in a circle. There is a certain level of skill, timing and judgment every racer must have, not just to win the race but to avoid the tragedies that come with this dangerous sport. In many ways, these racers are putting their lives on the line each and every day to become champions and that in itself is the thrill of the game. Don’t believe me? There are television channels you can get through places like http://www.directstartv.com/ that actually give you a firsthand experience. I mean it. You are literally in the driver’s seat as rivals are passed, corners are rounded and accidents occur – you really can’t get closer than that and if you can watch this sort of thing and then come back and tell me that stock car racing is nothing but a bunch of circle driving, then you better check your pulse, son. Because if that doesn’t excite you then there is a pretty good chance that you are already dead.

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Just How Important Are Pit Crew Anyway?

Whether it’s a dirt track or the smooth paved courses of NASCAR, a pit crew plays a vital role for any race car driver. Think about it for a second? A driver needs to focus on the track, their speed, control, and ability to race. That includes drafting with opponents, passing for position, and of course, staying out of trouble if and when an accident occurs.
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In A Boy’s World – Women in Stock Car Racing

Stock car racing is, without a doubt, considered a man’s sport. Yet, the history of stock car racing is littered with women who have made their marks on the racetrack. As early as the 1940′s, women were hopping into the driver’s seat. The first female drivers in NASCAR history were Sara Christian and member of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, Louise Smith. These two trailblazers paved the way for future female stock car drivers.

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The Black Number One – How Did the Death of Dale Earnhart, Sr. Become the Catalyst for Stock Car Safety?

Dale Earnhardt, Sr. was arguably the best NASCAR driver in history. He was hardcore racing at it’s finest and people LOVED to hate him! His final race at Daytona in February 2001, and the wreck that concluded it, would come as a shock to all and would help wake up many drivers, and NASCAR itself, as to just how safe they were out on the track. It was a wreck that Dale lost his life in and a wreck that many still refer to as “it didn’t Read the rest of this entry »

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From Weekend Warriors to Famous Faces – How did Stock Car Racing Become a New Phenomenon?

Stock car racing has its history in the 1920s and prohibition. People that used to run moonshine had to elude law enforcement and they learned how to modify their cars to do so. They had to develop great skill to navigate the roads in these modified cars. Eventually they started holding racers among each other with the winner getting bragging rights. Soon after that these races were held for prize money.

In the late 1940′s NASCAR was founded and stock car racing started to spread and become more popular. Races started being held in Read the rest of this entry »

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