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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: From Desert Dust to Superspeedways

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: From Desert Dust to Superspeedways
By John Close, Nigel Kinrade

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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: From Desert Dust to Superspeedways by John Close

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Begun as the “SuperTruck Series” in 1995, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series has accelerated through the decade to become the hottest new racing scene on the NASCAR circuit.

 

Chronicling the truck series’ history from its conception by innovator Jimmy Smith and NASCAR CEO/President Brian France to its current status as the next stop for veteran NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers—like Bobby Hamilton, Ron Hornaday, Ricky Craven, and Mark Martin—and up-and-coming rookies, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: From Desert Dust to Superspeedways

details the style and vehicle specs that make truck racing unique and so popular with fans. Expert NASCAR journalist John Close gives you the inside commentary from France, Smith, and drivers, with highlights of some of the series’ most significant races.

 Licensed by NASCAR.

 

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #983853 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-02-15
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 160 pages

Editorial Reviews

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Atlanta

Journal Constitution, February 2007

“There have been many books written about the history of NASCAR, but there have been few, if any, that have explored the roots of NASCAR's popular Craftsman Truck Series. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: From Desert Dust to Superspeedways is a comprehensive and colorful look behind the minor series. Racing fans should enjoy the history and driver profiles. It's a must-read for fans who are new to the series.”

                                                                                                                                                  Truckseries.com,

“The latest must-have book for any NASCAR fan.”

Jan. 9, 2006

Corpus Christi

Caller-Times, March 11, 2007

“It is well-written and features the photography of Nigel Kinrade and Nate Mecha and would be a great addition to the library of truck racing fans.”

From the Back Cover

Since its introduction as the “SuperTruck Series” in 1995, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series has accelerated through the decade to become the hottest new racing scene on the NASCAR circuit.

 

Chronicling the truck series’ history from its conception by innovator Jimmy Smith and NASCAR CEO/President Brian France to its current status as the next stop for veteran NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers—like Bobby Hamilton, Ron Hornaday, Ricky Craven, and Mark Martin—and up-and-coming rookies, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: From Desert Dust to Superspeedways

details the style and vehicle specs that make truck racing unique and so popular with fans. Expert NASCAR journalist John Close gives you the inside story from France, Smith, and racers, along with highlights of some of the series’ most significant races.

About the Author

John Close is a racing journalist photographer with more than 20 years of experience.  He has covered NASCAR Craftsman Truck racing since the beginning. He is a frequent contributor to Stock Car Racing magazine, National Speed Sport News

, and NASCAR.com. He also is one of the main contributors to truckseries.com, the main source of news in truck racing. Close lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Nigel Kinrade is one of NASCAR’s premier photographers. His work appears regularly in Racer, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN magazines and dozens of books by MBI Publishing Company. He also runs a stock photography website: autostockimages.com. He lives in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Customer Reviews

nice coffee table book5
great keepsake of the craftsman truck series racing. nice photos and information. good clear pictures.