Record #:

21789

Author(s):

Hall, Randall L.

Abstract:

Before World War II, motor racing was a sponsored sport throughout the United States. It wasn't until the founding of NASCAR in 1948 by Bill France that a national organized auto racing league was available. NASCAR became the more important form of auto racing in the South, with its largest base found in North Carolina and Florida.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 84 Issue 3, July 2007, p245-275 , il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

NASCAR (Association); North Carolina--Auto Racing

Record #:

24429

Author(s):

Blackwelder, Jerry

Abstract:

Richard Petty was a NASCAR legend who opened a small museum in Level Cross, North Carolina after he retired from racing. The building is a storehouse of treasures from his racing career and houses his racecar and trophies.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 60 Issue 8, January 1993, p14-16, il

Subject(s):

NASCAR (Association); Racing--North Carolina; Stock car racing--North Carolina