A No-holds-barred Look at the Changing Face of Stock Car Racing in America

BookSurge proudly announces the publication of Restrictor Plate This!: An Unapologetic Look at Stock Car Racing by Jerry Wilson.

Castro Valley, Calif. January 28, 2006 -- Born at local tracks across the land and flourishing in the South after World War Two, stock car racing has grown from an item considered to be of solely regional interest to its current status as America’s fastest growing sport. In author Jerry Wilson’s own words, NASCAR “has spread from its rural routes…to invite those who inhabit concrete and steel along for the ride.”

Along the way, Wilson takes the reader on a virtual tour of the sport. From legendary racetracks to small town diners, urban jungles to cyberspace chats, he writes about NASCAR’s multi-faceted rise to nationwide prominence. Restrictor Plate This! trashes presumptions and demolishes clichés on both sides of the fence as it talks about the genuine nature of the sport, always with a wry affection for whatever aspect of NASCAR is being discussed. Written with wit, insight, and without even a hint of sugar-coating, Restrictor Plate This! is the perfect book for anyone interested in NASCAR, whether they are a lifelong fan or someone with a casual interest as to what “this racing thing” is all about.

About the Author

Jerry Wilson is the author of the widely popular The Diecast Dude's (Mostly) NASCAR Blah Blah Blog, called "one of the finest blog reads you'll come across" by his peers. Prior to his work in the blogosphere, he worked as a freelance journalist with articles appearing in publications such as Cash Box. He resides with his wife in the San Francisco Bay Area.

For more information, or for a free review copy, please contact the Author Press Relations department at 866-308-6235 ext 164 or through the author's blog at http://journals.aol.com/diecastdude24/blog/.

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