Hub City Racing Exploring NASCAR's Spartanburg Roots |
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| Author:
| Jobe, Steve |
| ISBN: | 978-1-939148-90-2 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2018 |
| Publisher: | Kennedy Free Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $2.50 |
Book Description:
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NASCAR traces its roots to the 1920s and Prohibition. At the time, people were not allowed to make, sell, or buy alcohol. Some people made illegal alcohol or moonshine. They could see their moonshine for a lot of money, but they needed a way to deliver it. They needed fast cars that could outrun the police. They "souped up" their cars. For fun and bragging rights, moonshiners started racing each other as well. Now racing is a major sport, and NASCAR has fans all over the world. So...
More DescriptionNASCAR traces its roots to the 1920s and Prohibition. At the time, people were not allowed to make, sell, or buy alcohol. Some people made illegal alcohol or moonshine. They could see their moonshine for a lot of money, but they needed a way to deliver it. They needed fast cars that could outrun the police. They "souped up" their cars. For fun and bragging rights, moonshiners started racing each other as well. Now racing is a major sport, and NASCAR has fans all over the world. So where does Spartanburg fit into the story of NASCAR?