Description: Discover what it takes to be a NASCAR Cup Champion! This officially licensed and stunningly illustrated volume chronicles the story of every Champion in the series' history.
Over the decades, NASCAR's top drivers have achieved legendary status. Winners like Lee and Richard Petty, Dale "the Intimidator" Earnhardt, "Wonder Boy" Jeff Gordon, and super-champion Jimmie Johnson have etched their names in the record books, each contributing to NASCAR's ongoing evolution. Fierce rivalries, unforgettable victories, and crushing losses weave through the stories of each of NASCAR's Cup Champions. From NASCAR's birth on the dirt tracks of the South to today's superspeedways, NASCAR Champions: Every Cup Winner from 1949 to Today details it all with:- A chapter for every Champion, covering their story and winning season(s), beginning with the first, 1949's Red Byron
- 200 exhilarating photographs from NASCAR's historic archive and top race photographers
- Engaging commentary by sports journalist and NASCAR insider H.A. Branham, who knows many of these winning drivers personally
- Sidebars covering topics like greatest races, key seasons, milestone moments, and more
This is a must-have reference and collectible for any NASCAR fan.
Review Quotes: "NASCAR fans will find plenty to love here--whether for the photography, the accessible storytelling, or the chance to learn more about the sport's greatest champions. Highly recommended for fans at any level of NASCAR knowledge or enthusiasm."--Lance Smith, The Sports Book Guy