A chain is only as strong as the weakest link; a NASCAR team is only as strong as the crew chief. A NASCAR crew has responsibilities as varied as greasing pistons to using hi-tech machinery. A crew…
If you're a fan of NASCAR stock car racing, you may enjoy watching the sport on television each weekend during the season. If you're a die hard fan, you may visit one or two tracks each season to…
The amount of oil NASCAR uses annually is a calculation based on three pieces of information: 1) the amount of oil one NASCAR stock car uses in one race, 2) the number of cars in each NASCAR race and…
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) was created in December of 1947. Two months later, the first NASCAR-sanctioned race was held on February 15 in Daytona, Florida. Winning a…
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing has developed its championship point system -- the system that determines a season's overall winner -- over several decades to get to the system that…
Racing promoter Bill France Sr. formed the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing in 1947 to unify track and racing standards. Today, NASCAR is more than an authority on racing. It's a…
NASCAR racetracks boast long, active histories. Several of the most popular and important tracks currently used by America's popular stock car racing series have been in use for decades. The Talladega…
Many automobile mechanics and aspiring automobile mechanics covet an opportunity to work on NASCAR cars. Regardless of how efficient and knowledgeable you are as a mechanic, however, you cannot expect…
Chevrolet and Ford have been the two biggest competitors in NASCAR among auto manufacturers for years. Other names like Pontiac, Dodge and Toyota have come, gone and returned, but these two names have…
NASCAR has a passionate fan base with drivers they love to root for and against. It's not uncommon for fans to display car flags and wear clothing showing their favorite driver's car number. One way…
Collectors and dealers price NASCAR collectibles with the intention of buying or selling the item. Regardless of the intention, those dealing with NASCAR collectibles must find reliable and accurate…
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) oversees a series of auto races and leagues throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. NASCAR races are run on four types of…
Along with being fast, NASCAR teams want their cars to look fast. That's why they spend big money each year on creating various paint schemes and car designs. Many teams will feature special paint…
NASCAR is an organization known for its charity and volunteer work, and each year millions of fans look for the opportunity to become part of the volunteer effort. There are a number of ways to…
What NASCAR fan wouldn't want to design his own shirt? All it takes is a little creativity and the ability to sew, and you will be racing to the finish line in your own custom shirt!
NASCAR vehicles have come a long way since Red Byron captured the organization's first sanctioned race at Daytona Beach in 1948 driving a 1939 Modified Ford. Today, NASCAR cars are colorful,…
This American-founded spectator sport has evolved into one of the country's most popular pastimes over the past six decades and is broadcast in hundreds of countries across the world. The National…
NASCAR is taking America by storm as one of the country’s premier spectator sports. Every year millions flock to the track to watch the high speeds and daring action NASCAR drivers pull off.…
If being a fan of NASCAR just isn't enough for you, find a job with NASCAR. This eHow can give you tips on searching for a NASCAR position, as well as finding success in this team sport.
Women drivers in NASCAR have been few. Slowly the sport is increasing its portfolio of female drivers as more sponsors, car owners and women are becoming used to the idea. Some feel that women don't…
NASCAR pit crews gauge success on a scale of milliseconds. Being able to push a car through the pit in a tenth of a second less than the other teams translates into winning times on the track. Working…
From The Home Depot to Viagra, companies that sponsor NASCAR teams get an incredible amount of exposure once their logo makes it onto the car's hood. For popular NASCAR drivers, finding a sponsor is…
NASCAR fans from all across the country would love to get a NASCAR Pit Pass. The Pit Pass, known as a pre-race pit pass, gives you a tour of the garage and pit areas. You also get to meet the pit…
NASCAR is a hot-ticket sport these days, with attendance and television viewing records at an all-time high. While the sport is attracting more viewers, many are also attracted to the merchandise and…
If you are a NASCAR fan and want to know more about the exciting world of NASCAR racing, then you should join the NASCAR Members Club. Members get insider information on races and drivers, access to a…
NASCAR seems to have a language all its own. Especially if you're a new fan of the sport, the sheer number of terms can feel overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you understand, learn and use…
NASCAR has some of the most die-hard fans found anywhere. Because of that, there is a scanner available now called Fanview. The innovation broadcasts everything from race stats to the discussions…
NASCAR is the fastest growing sport in America. One of the attractions to the sport is the tailgating that happens before every race. Tailgating is a huge outdoor party and barbeque. While fun and…
Model building is a time-honored hobby that has been enjoyed by generations of children. It is something a child can do with the adults in his life, an activity that provides an opportunity to spend…
Most NASCAR racing teams build their own engines. Building engines from scratch allows teams to customize their cars to the preferences and abilities of the individual drivers. However, this does not…