First published 2022
Kyle Petty opens the doors to NASCAR's most guarded secrets. As a third generation driver and current commentator, Petty witnessed the sport's transformation from Southern racing tradition to national spectacle. He recounts the biggest stars who shaped the track, the races that defined careers, and the controversies that split fans. Through stories spanning his own career and those of his father and grandfather, Petty exposes the dramatic moments that forged NASCAR's identity. He tackles the sport's toughest issues head on, from cultural battles to questions of authenticity. Petty also charts a path forward, showing how NASCAR can welcome newcomers while honoring its roots. This insider's perspective reveals what really happens behind the scenes, offering both longtime fans hidden details and newcomers a clear window into stock car racing's complex world.
Genres: sports, biography-memoir, american-history
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: insider-perspective, personal-journey
Setting: NASCAR
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
288 pages · Hardcover · St. Martin's Press