The document provides a history of NASCAR in 6 sections. It details how bootleggers modified their cars to outrun police, which led to races between drivers to see who had the fastest car. An organization was then formed to regulate the races and name a champion. Pit crews were created to assist drivers during races, and teams formed when owners wanted to control multiple crews. Sponsors later joined to help cover the costs of racing. Today, NASCAR holds many of the top attendance records for sporting events.

1. Unit 3 Individual Assignment History of NASCAR David Moser

2. The Beginning… Runnin’ Shine Bootleggers would alter their vehicles to out run the police

3. The Beginning… Runnin’ Races Egos collided and races began, for men to see who had the fastest car

4. The Growth… Rules & Regulations An organization was created to regulate the events and decide upon a champion

5. The Growth… Pit Crew Crew Chief Gas Can Man Tire Changer Jack Man Pit Crews were created to assist the driver during a race

6. The Expansion… Teams Teams were created when one owner wanted to control multiple crews

7. The Expansion… Sponsors Sponsors were brought into the sport to aid the teams in race costs

8. The Empire… Today NASCAR holds 17 of the top 20 attendance records for sporting events.

9. The Empire… Driver Wins

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