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 #:

24138

Author(s):

Kalajian, Doug

Abstract:

NASCAR's growth has stalled, causing many careers to fall in North Carolina, the number one state for motorsports. The author examines the impacts of a failing NASCAR and why racing is no longer as popular in America as it once was.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 31 Issue 5, May 2011, p58-69, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

NASCAR (Association); Racing--North Carolina; North Carolina--Auto Racing

Record #:

24245

Author(s):

Goldberg, Steve

Abstract:

Bill Simpson began building safety equipment for racecars after he broke both arms in a race. After Dale Earnhardt's death, however, the integrity of his seat belt has been questioned. The fallout from the crash has resulted in serious repercussions for his company.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 4, April 2002, p34-43, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Accidents--Prevention; Racing--North Carolina; North Carolina--Auto Racing; Automobile racing drivers Accidents