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He Crashed Me So I Crashed Him Back: The True Story of the Year the King, Jaws, Earnhardt, and the Rest of NASCAR's Feudin', Fig,Used
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On a cold February day in 1979, when most of the Northeast was snowed in by a blizzard, NASCAR entered the American consciousness with a dramatic telecast of the Daytona 500. It was the first 500mile race to be broadcast live on national television and featured the heroes and legends of the sport racing on a hallowed track. With one of the wildest finishes in sports history a finish that was just the start of the drama everything changed for what is now America's second most popular sport.He Crashed Me So I Crashed Him Back is the story of an emerging sport trying to find its feet. It's the story of how Bobby Allison, Donnie Allison, Cale Yarborough, Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Darrell Waltrip, A.J. Foyt, and Kyle Petty came together in an unforgettable season that featured the first nationally televised NASCAR races. There were rivalries even the sibling kind and plenty of fistfights, feuds, and frenzied finishes. Rollicking and full of largerthanlife characters, He Crashed Me So I Crashed Him Back is the remarkable tale of the birth of modern stockcar racing.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'He Crashed Me So I Crashed Him Back'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the rise of NASCAR as a major sport in America, highlighting the dramatic events of the 1979 Daytona 500 and the personalities involved in that pivotal season.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book 'He Crashed Me So I Crashed Him Back' is authored by Mark Bechtel.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 322 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 2, 2011.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this edition? A: This edition of the book is a paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any special material used in the book? A: The book does not specify any special material; it is a standard paperback.
- Q: What kind of reader would enjoy this book? A: Fans of NASCAR, sports history enthusiasts, and readers interested in personal stories of rivalries and competition would particularly enjoy this book.
- Q: Are there any notable figures mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book features notable figures such as Bobby Allison, Dale Earnhardt, Cale Yarborough, and Richard Petty, among others.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The book does not mention the inclusion of illustrations or photographs; it focuses on narrative storytelling.
- Q: How does the book approach the subject of rivalries in NASCAR? A: The book explores various rivalries, including sibling rivalries, and highlights how these conflicts contributed to the excitement and popularity of NASCAR during its formative years.