Daytona 500: 50 Years of the Great American Race

The Daytona 500: 50 Years of the Great American Race is a glorious tribute to the Daytona 500. This year-by-year account relives the historic action, drivers, and pageantry that have made the Daytona 500 NASCAR's most celebrated and prestigious event for more than 50 years.

In 128 pages of spectacular imagery and fascinating stories, The Daytona 500: 50 Years of the Great American Race shares unforgettable tales. From the exciting photo finish of the inaugural 1959 running to the stunning conclusion of 2007's hard-fought battle, the book recaps the action of every race from 1959 through the Daytona 500's 50th year. This thrilling chronicle includes more than 300 images from NASCAR's own archives. Daytona 500 fans will enjoy:

• In-depth, year-by-year accounts of each race, featuring photography, lists of the top ten finishers, and quotes from the sport's premier drivers, such as Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Junior Johnson, and Richard Petty.
• An overview of how and why the cars have changed over the years, from the Chrysler Hemi V8 engines to Ford Torino Talledega, Dodge Daytona, Plymouth Superbird, and Ford Thunderbird
• An explanation of the qualification process for the Daytona 500.

Packed into these pages are the stories of:

• "Big Bill" France, founder of NASCAR.
• The magnificent Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.
• NASCAR legends Richard Petty, Kyle Petty, Bobby Allison, Donnie Allison, and Dale Earnhardt.

NASCAR fans will relish The Daytona 500: 50 Years of the Great American Race, an unforgettable tribute to the race's rich history. The beautiful, collector's edition hardbound book is an impressive addition to any race fan's library.