Then Junior Said to Jeff--: The Best NASCAR Stories Ever Told

By David Poole and Jim McLaurin

Book Overview

For More than Half a Century, Nascar has been Defined by Precise Decision-Making at Breakneck Speeds, where One False Move Could Spell the Difference Between Victory and Peril. But high speeds and even higher stakes are not the only things that separate stock car racing from other athletic endeavors. NASCAR's brotherhood of characters are often as colorful as their cars, and their on-track rivalries are every bit as bitter as their off-track allegiances are sincere. In "Then Junior Said to Jeff...", co-authors David Poole, Jim McLaurin, and Tom Gillispie have compiled the greatest stories of NASCAR racing. This updated and revised version features new anecdotes, wading through nearly 60 years of heroics and hijinks to share the most memorable tales of the sport. From the "King" to the "Intimidator," Daytona to Darlington, and Junior to Jeff, this volume brings NASCAR fans the behind-the-scenes stories about the greatest drivers and their favorite races. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1600787673
• ISBN13: 9781600787676
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Triumph Books (IL)
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Great NASCAR stories

I love NASCAR history, and this is a great way to experience it. This book contains some of the best NASCAR stories, races, and pranks. I read it all in one sitting. It was fabulous! While the cover may be misleading, anyone who can appreciate the richness of NASCAR history will enjoy this book. A must for any TRUE NASCAR fan.

Great Stories!

If you like NASCAR stories, facts, trivia, stats, then this is the book for you. The author puts it together well. And if you like this, you will also like NASCAR: An Interactive Guide to the World of Sports (Sports by the Numbers) Buy them both as a gift and you won't go wrong.

Nascar Stories

Like NASCAR? You'll love this book. I bought 2 of them for gifts. The recipients started thumbing through the books immediately. Great stories from NASCAR people.

Makes drivers more human

For Nascar fans like me Poole takes us behind the scenes and gives us some idea of what the drivers are like. Beware that the stories arent all comical or anything like that. But if you're into racing, it provides a depth that humanizes the drivers, warts included. You know what? There has to be more stories than just here. Mr Poole oughtta hurry up and write a sequel.

Too funny!

A fun read for all NASCAR fans! We definitely recommend it for non-serious reading!!