Record #:

23721

Author(s):

Smith, Deidra; Jader, Chris [Illustrator]

Abstract:

The origins of NASCAR trace to liquor tax laws and the Prohibition Era, when Western North Carolina moonshiners raced around back roads, escaping the law as they made their deliveries. Smith discusses the history of bootlegging and NASCAR.

Source:

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

Subject(s):

NASCAR (Association); Moonshiners

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 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

NASCAR (Association); Moonshine; Bootleggers and bootlegging