2Driving fast and winning races is what keeps NASCAR drivers going. Each race car is built for speed and safety. This encyclopedia gives readers a look into the history of NASCAR, from the first race to the daring drivers and speedy cars competing since then and the tracks on which they race. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.