Record #:

22542

Author(s):

Deidra Smith

Abstract:

NASCAR and liquor have a long-intertwined history rooted in the back roads of North Carolina, especially in the western part of the state. Junior Johnson is perhaps the most famous bootlegger-turned racer, but he is certainly not the only North Carolinian to popularize the sport.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 2 Issue 1, January/February 2008, p82-91, il, por, map

Subject(s):

NASCAR (Association); Moonshine; Bootleggers and bootlegging