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The ESPN Ultimate NASCAR High-Octane Collector's Set features the pulse-pounding segments THE EXPLOSION - NASCAR'S RISE; THE DIRT, THE CARS, SPEED & DANGER; GREATEST DRIVERS, BIGGEST RACES, HOTTEST RIVALRIES; and 100 DEFINING MOMENTS! Action and excitement at 120 miles per hour!THE EXPLOSION - NASCAR'S RISE: Once merely a regional pastime, NASCAR has transformed stock car racing into a full-blown, all-American phenomenon. From its humble origins on the hard-packed dirt roads of the rural South to the superslick asphalt speedways of today, ESPN Ultimate NASCAR takes you inside the nation's fastest sport. Join host Dr. Jerry Punch for a look at the future of the sport by celebrating its past. Witness the birth of NASCAR in 1948 and the media explosion of the first televised Daytona 500, experience the "Mardi Gras" atmosphere of Talladega and feel the passion that legions of fans hold for their favorite drivers. Features exclusive interviews with superstars including Richard Petty, Jeff Burton, Darrell Waltrip, Bobby Allison, Cale Yarborough and more! THE DIRT, THE CARS, SPEED & DANGER: Join host Dr. Jerry Punch and a crew of experts as they take an in-depth look at NASCAR. Front its humble dirt track beginnings to the evolution of the stock car, discover why everyone "just wants to go fast." The Dirt: Born during the dark days of Prohibition, stock car racing had its origins with the whiskey runners of the rural South. Interviews, photos and rare action footage trace the early history of the sport, from the Depression and post-war years, to the opening of Daytona International Speedway, one of NASCAR's greatest and most famous tracks. The Cars: Witness the evolution of the stock car, from its earliest days as a souped-up family sedan to the aerodynamic rockets of today. Includes a look at legendary innovators Smokey Yunick and Ray Evernham, the introduction of the V-8 hemi engine and more. Speed and Danger: In the 200-mph world of professional stock car racing, one mistake can be fatal. This program draws connections between everyone's need for speed and NASCAR's massive appeal. Includes dramatic action footage of close calls and crashes and discusses the high cost of winning. GREATEST DRIVERS, BIGGEST RACES, HOTTEST RIVALRIES: Start your engines and shift into gear as hosts Dr. Jerry Punch and Rusty Wallace count down the Top 20 Greatest Drivers, Biggest Races and Hottest Rivalries in NASCAR history! Featuring a pulse-pounding collection of high-octane action footage plus the inside line from a panel of NASCAR journalists, historians, experts and the legendary drivers themselves. Ride with Junior Johnson, Bill Elliott, Rusty Wallace and others. Buckle up for the 1948 Daytona Beach Race, The 1969 Talladega 500, the 2001 Daytona 500 and more. Witness the intensity of Richard Petty vs. Darrell Waltrip, Bill France vs. Smokey Yunick and the rest of the rivalries that burn up the track! 100 DEFINING MOMENTS: Get ready for the ride of your life as ESPN Ultimate NASCAR celebrates the 100 most significant moments in stock car racing history. From its humble birth in Daytona Beach to the Chase for the Cup, relive all the action, danger and excitement as the world's greatest drivers hit top speed in their quest for glory. Selected by a panel of NASCAR experts, journalists and historians, this unprecedented collection of famous firsts, stunning upsets and tragic defeats is a high-octane ride through 60 years of NASCAR history!
Editor's Note
With thrilling highlights and jaw-dropping crash footage, these four volumes from ESPN'S ULTIMATE NASCAR SERIES offers a comprehensive look at the immensely popular sport. This spellbinding collection includes VOL. 1 - THE EXPLOSION; VOL. 2 - THE DIRT, THE CARS, SPEED & DANGER; VOL. 3 - GREATEST DRIVERS, BIGGEST RACES, HOTTEST RIVALRIES; and VOL. 4 - 100 DEFINING MOMENTS. Please see individual titles for synopsis information.
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