NASCAR APPAREL

Executive Summary about Nascar By Julia Crandall

This is one of the best "PitStops" one can make when it comes to sports websites of any kind. A redesigned website, this is a sharp looking place to shop. If you're a NASCAR fan you probably already know that they have a Superstore as well. If you're looking for NASCAR racing jackets, NASCAR hats, or just about any kind of NASCAR merchandise known to mankind, this, pretty much, is the place!

They have all sorts of official NASCAR apparel: NASCAR racing jackets, NASCAR hats, NASCAR shirts, NASCAR jerseys, NASCAR women's pajamas, NASCAR night shirts, NASCAR youth/infant apparel and a huge assortment of NASCAR accessories.

Over the years, the popularity of souvenir items have increased along with the wide following enjoyed by NASCAR's series of sporting events. Because of this, a lot of fans are purchasing respective racing apparel. From t-shirts showcasing the number of your favorite race car driver or a cap that you can wear to see a race, there is available fan apparel for you.

NASCAR apparels come in a wide array of types, sizes, colors and designs. For as low as $6, you can buy a cool knit beanie hat showing Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s number 8 or Clint Bowyer's number 7. Caps and visors can also be purchased for $9 and above. When it comes to the color and design, you can take your pick among the many numbers and even the brands of the cars that your favorite NASCAR driver represents. For women's apparel, the same things apply. Women's t-shirts, jerseys, jackets, ladies caps, tank tops, sweat pants, pullovers made from different materials are available. These types of ladies apparel can also reflect your favorite NASCAR driver and the number, car, or brand that they represent.

If you have kids who you would like to be the next Jeff Gordon or Denny Hamlin, you can buy for them any of the NASCAR apparel for kids which are available in the market today. for men who just absolutely love the sport, there are a lot of apparel to choose from. Be it a Carl Edwards t-shirt or a Jack Daniels NASCAR jacket, there is definitely something that will fit your taste and needs while at the same time showing your support for your favorite race track driver.

A piece of clothing showcasing the number of your favorite drivers, or one that merely shows the brand of the car or company that they represent will definitely give your favorite race track drivers a boost by showing them how much support they are getting from you and all of the millions fans out there.

NASCAR DIECAST

Executive Summary about Diecast
By L. Michael Clark & Adriana A Noton

Nascar diecast model cars are collectible toys that are produced using a die casting method. The cars are made of a metal alloy of aluminum and zinc, with the remaining parts of the car being plastic. Along with the growing popularity of Nascar racing in the 1990s, came the die cast cars and trucks of Nascar painted in the colors of the different racing teams.

Diecast (or die cast, or die-cast) toys were first produced early in the 20th century by manufacturers in the United Kingdom and in the United States. In the early days it was common for impurities in the metal alloy to result in metal fatigue and the casting would crack or decompose for no apparent reason. As a result, diecast toys made before World War II are difficult to find in good condition.

Today quality diecast model manufacturers produce models that are miniature engineering feats. Meticulous detail is recreated in these replica models released in scales popular with the growing fraternity of diecast collectors. This is an international hobby, so the market for such cars is huge. These miniature models can range in prices ranges from a few dollars for Mattel Hot Wheels type to even thousands of dollars for highly detailed cars from a manufacturer like Autoart.

Fully constructed die cast metal scale model cars are very popular with collectors. Scaled models are manufactured in a range of scales such as 1:12, 1:24, 1:43, 1:64 and others. Cars that are especially attractive are those with a real eye to detail. Doors, hoods, trunks and fuel caps that open, ashtrays that slide out and glove compartments that work are some of the realized features. Some models cars even have hanging ignition keys and removable hood pins to open the hood. Most have working car steering and suspension with real materials used in the interiors.

To a new collector the number of models available may seem daunting. Some degree of specialization will make choice more manageable. How about a certain style or model, by manufacturer, a certain year, a certain scale, type of material used or a themed collection? NASCAR models have a large number of fans. If you single out a manufacturer, brand new models can be purchased on release and you can search for bargains and rare examples from car boot sales, flea markets, yard sales, forums and that great resource internet auction site like ebay.

Collectors are drawn to this hobby and the time and money involved for different reasons. It could be a passion for collection of skillfully crafted replica cars in miniature. It could be an investment with the hope the collection will increase in value; or some other urge to collect these miniature models of motoring perfection. Once you start on the collection route you may not be able to stop. You may want to expand your activities into restoration and the building of cars from kits. This could become an addiction. No matter what your age, collecting model cars can become an exciting hobby.

NASCAR MERCHANDISE

By: Alex J. Sugiyanto

Many a physical object is purchased not only as an ornament for the home or work area or for a simple article of clothing. There's a deeper reason beyond mere practicality for many of the various goods that we bring into our surroundings.

Let me ask you a question. Do you go to a sporting event merely to be a spectator? No, because you go to support a team or individual that you have a level of passion for. This entity being a team or person means something to you and you wish others to recognize that fact. There's a spirit that is shared between you that you most certainly are proud of. It's a channel that describes what you are all about to the world around you.

NASCAR merchandise fits into this description. There are certain drivers whose characteristics you wish to emulate and be reminded of. These merchandise a one of the hottest selling things. There are so many people who are so passionately fond of car racing that they would do anything to get some mementos.

There are many items that declare your loyalty to the world of stock car racing or one of its competitors in particular. There are shirts, jackets, die-cast, car mats, entry rugs, clocks and dozens of other examples to choose from. Each of these products says something about you. They advertise your personal theme to others.  

Some people are so crazy about racing that they go to any lengths to pick up one of these collectibles. Available at leading stores, these are worth quite a lot and are not very cheap. Only people who can indulge in a bit of fancy shopping will buy these art pieces. Some might have a checkered flag in their bedroom; others might want a flag with the team's name written on it put up on their walls. Children who are fond of this racing, are known to invest in buying game CD's and books containing pictures of various drivers and their fancy cars.

NASCAR items can also be given as Christmas gifts. In fact there are special NASCAR gift sets for the passionate car racing fanatic. Car racing has become one of the most sought after sports in the last few years and as such NASCAR car racing news is hot stuff.

HISTORY OF NASCAR

Shortly after the invention of the automobile, Americans fell in love with car racing. In the 1920s America started setting many of speed records. In fact, most of these world records were being set in Daytona Beach.

As many know, stock car racing spawned out of America's Prohibition period. The bootleggers needed fast cars to out run the police when they were transporting illegal whiskey throughout the south and in particular the mountains of Appalachia. These bootleggers started to modify their cars to increase their speed and performance. In order to out run the law, you needed to have a great car.

Even after prohibition was repealed in 1933, a lot of Southerners still loved to race their fast cars. Once these races started being held, the fans started pouring in to watch the car races. From this moment, stock car racing was born. The birth place of these early races was North Carolina.

During those times, the races were not really well-organized but still had a lot of demand from fans to see the fast cars race. Bill France Sr., who drove a stock car on weekends, recognized the popularity of the races. After becoming the manager of the Daytona Beach Race Course, he organized and promoted a series of races which later became one of the most popular racing events in the United States.

Bill France Sr. as the first person to hold the very first NASCAR race, prizes were not that prestigious compared to today's multimillion dollar prizes for the championship. Back then; you might have won a can of motor oil and even just a pack of cigarettes. However, even though the prizes were not that big, it was a very big deal among a lot of people.

It was only after World War II that Bill France Sr. had the idea of creating a highly organized way of racing that would guarantee the drivers and crew some good compensation. This organization was officially founded in 1947 and became known as NASCAR or National Association for Stock Car Racing.

The first officially sanctioned NASCAR race was held in Daytona Beach on February 1948. After a year, NASCAR began what would become the Winston Cup Series, which became one of the most popular NASCAR races up to this day.

During the 1990's to 2000's, NASCAR exploded as one of the most popular spectator sports in the United States. In fact, the Winston Cup Series even topped 6 million viewers in 1998. That same year, NASCAR licensed products topped 950 million dollars in sales.

While the South East region of the United States was the birthplace of NASCAR, today the sport is loved throughout the country. Today there are race tracks all across America and it is the fastest growing sport in the country. Despite its regional roots, NASCAR is today the most popular sport in the United States. Every Sunday during race season, over 100,000 screaming fans show up to see the NASCAR drivers start their engines.