| Tales of Bristol Motor Speedway Contributor(s): McGee, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1540205460 ISBN-13: 9781540205469 Publisher: History Press Library Editions OUR PRICE: $30.59 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Motor Sports - Sports & Recreation | History - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) |
| Dewey: 976.8 |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6" W x 9" (0.85 lbs) 162 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Tennessee - Cultural Region - Mid-South - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Cultural Region - South |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: It is known as the "World's Fastest Half-Mile."? For fifty years and counting, Bristol Motor Speedway has been home to some of the most exciting moments in NASCAR, and the track's history is nearly as exciting as the legendary races it has held. From humble beginnings, Bristol Motor Speedway grew to become one of the largest sporting coliseums in the world, with seating for 160, 000. Join author and veteran speedway insider David McGee as he goes behind the scenes to offer a collection of stories that will surprise even the most dedicated fans. Packed with never-before-published photos from the entire history of the track, Tales of Bristol Motor Speedway is a book no racing fan should be without. |
Contributor Bio(s): McGee, David: - David M. McGee is the author of Tales of Bristol Motor Speedway, NASCAR Bristol Motor Speedway and Bristol Dragway: Images of Sports. He is the senior member of Bristol's public announcing team and track historian. He serves on the Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame. McGee is an award-winning journalist with the Bristol Herald. |