Unit 3 Individual Assignment

The Beginning…

Bootleggers would alter their vehicles

to out run the police

The Beginning…

Egos collided and races began, for men to see who

had the fastest car

The Growth…

An organization was created to

regulate the events and decide upon a

champion

The Growth…

Jack Man

Tire Changer

Crew ChiefGas Can Man

Pit Crews were created to assist

the driver during a race

The Expansion…

Teams were created when one owner wanted to control multiple

crews

The Expansion…

Sponsors were

brought into the sport to

aid the teams in

race costs

The Empire…

Today NASCAR holds 17 of the top 20 attendance records for sporting events.

The Empire…

35%

10%15%

15%

10%

10%5%

100 Drivers in Recent History Winning Percentage

1 Win2 Wins3-5 Wins6-20 Wins21-40 Wins41-60 Wins60+ Wins

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