{"title":"NASCAR Books and Wall Art","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bristol-turns-50-half-century-half-mile-bristol-motor-speedway-anniversary-book","title":"Bristol Turns 50: Half Century, Half Mile","description":"\u003cp\u003eTucked into the mountains of Appalachia, Bristol Motor Speedway is a curious short track located in a largely unknown region of the world in Northeast Tennessee. And yet, the World’s Fastest Half-Mile Oval represents a vital crossroads between the rowdy past and glitzy present in NASCAR. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince a humble birth in the 1961 Volunteer 500, BMS has evolved into the motorsports equivalent of Fenway Park, Lambeau Field and Augusta National Golf Course. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery true NASCAR fan cherishes his or her memories of family outings, spectacular races and charismatic racers. Few stadiums have produced more memorable moments than BMS. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the strong and courageous survive this high-banked, high-speed challenge. The elite list of winners over the past half-century of Cup races featured in this book illustrates that point. No fluke champions here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herald Courier (Bristol, TN)","offers":[{"title":"Pediment","offer_id":32244839678033,"sku":"9781597253437","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Herald Courier","offer_id":32244839710801,"sku":"9781597253437","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/3472\/files\/Bristol-Lander_Mockup.jpg?v=1718199507"},{"product_id":"richard-petty-the-king-80-years-of-a-racing-legend-pictorial-book","title":"The King: 80 Years of a Racing Legend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Courier-Tribune, \u003c\/em\u003ein partnership with the Richard Petty Museum and the Petty Family Foundation, is proud to present \u003cem\u003eThe King: 80 Years of a Racing Legend, \u003c\/em\u003ea limited-edition hardcover book on the life and legacy of Richard Petty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile working with the Petty Family and the Petty Family Foundation on potential projects, a desire to communicate a behind-the-scenes-look at Richard’s life — one that the public has never seen before, along with stories of “Growing Up Petty” — always came up. The Petty Family was excited to share never-before-seen personal photos from their family albums along with stories that extend from Level Cross, North Carolina, all across the country from racetrack to racetrack as we chronicled the life and times of life-long Randolph County resident Richard Petty. \u003cem\u003eThe Courier-Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e was excited to work on putting together this special project and to help tell the story. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet the 176-page hardcover collector’s book that includes \u003cspan\u003enever-before-seen\u003c\/span\u003e photographs that capture a behind-the-scenes look of Richard’s childhood years, his championship seasons, growing up Petty, and the legacy he’s built and continues to build for generations of racing fans as we celebrate his 80th birthday in 2017. This special book is a must for all racing fans! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Courier Tribune (Asheboro, NC)","offers":[{"title":"Pediment","offer_id":31823645048913,"sku":"9781597257497","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Client","offer_id":31823645016145,"sku":"9781597257497","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/3472\/files\/Richard_Petty-Lander_Mockup.jpg?v=1725047689"},{"product_id":"southern-500-70-years-darlington-raceway-book","title":"Southern 500: 70 Years of Thrills and Chills, Drama and Dents at Darlington Raceway","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn Sept. 4, 1950, Darlington Raceway played host to a stock car race that was named the “Southern Five-Hundred.” In 1951, the race’s name was changed to “Southern 500.” Before the Daytona 500 came to life in 1959, this was the country’s premier stock-car racing event. Johnny Mantz won that first race, which lasted a little more than 6½ hours. Now at 70 years old, the Southern 500 remains one of NASCAR’s most prestigious races. It’s on NASCAR’s oldest paved superspeedway, and it has been won by the sport’s most legendary drivers. From Pearson to Yarborough, from Allison to Earnhardt, Elliott and Gordon, the list goes on and on. Now this is NASCAR’s official throwback weekend. “Southern 500: 70 Years of Thrills and Chills, Drama and Dents at Darlington Raceway” captures the history and the excitement. From the Morning News in Florence, S.C., it is a “must have” for race fans and collectors alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florence Morning News (Florence, SC)","offers":[{"title":"Pediment","offer_id":40040078442577,"sku":"9781597258876","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Client","offer_id":23557179605073,"sku":"9781597258876","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/3472\/files\/Darlington-Lander_Mockup.jpg?v=1718199305"},{"product_id":"sports-legends-of-the-carolinas-hardcover-book","title":"Sports Legends of the Carolinas: Exclusive Photographs and In-Depth Conversations with the Sports Icons of our Times","description":"In \"Sports Legends of the Carolinas,\" a hardcover coffee-table book, you'll see your favorite athletes from North Carolina and South Carolina in an entirely new light. Legends such as Coach K, Steph Curry, Roy Williams, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Dawn Staley, Jay Bilas, Jake Delhomme, Charlie Scott, Muggsy Bogues, and more sat down for unique one-on-one interviews where they opened up about their journeys — not just the celebrations and championships, but the struggles and heartbreak. These in-depth interviews with more than 30 legends are presented in a compelling way in this collector’s book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese well-known sports stars also posed for portraits, and the book is filled with both historical photos from their careers and the exclusive portraits. The perfect present for the sports fan in your life or a unique conversation starter for your coffee table, grab a copy of \"Sports Legends of the Carolinas\" today!","brand":"The Charlotte Observer (Chapel Hill, NC)","offers":[{"title":"Pediment","offer_id":44841332146468,"sku":"9781638460695","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Charlotte Observer","offer_id":44841331982628,"sku":"9781638460695","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/3472\/products\/Sports_Legends-Lander_Mockup_ef6123a9-f942-448b-aa5a-472a3c524715.jpg?v=1695078467"},{"product_id":"65-years-at-daytona-international-speedway-daytona-beach-news-journal-hardcover-book","title":"High Banks \u0026 Heroes: 65 Years at Daytona, Home of the Great American Race","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the adrenaline-pumping history of racing with “High Banks \u0026amp; Heroes: 65 Years at Daytona, Home of the Great American Race.” This 144-page coffee-table book, filled with dynamic photos and captivating stories from The Daytona Beach News-Journal, showcases the legendary moments and iconic figures that have defined Daytona International Speedway. With a special foreword by Richard Petty, racing fans are sure to love this book. From fiery crashes to jubilant victories, “High Banks \u0026amp; Heroes” captures the passion for racing that has driven the sport for over six decades, making it a perfect addition for racing enthusiasts and history buffs alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"The Daytona Beach News-Journal (Daytona Beach, FL)","offers":[{"title":"Pediment","offer_id":49119286690084,"sku":"9781638461173","price":40.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Daytona Beach News-Journal","offer_id":49119286657316,"sku":"9781638461173","price":40.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/3472\/files\/Daytona_65-Lander_Mockup_15e935ac-3cf0-47d1-83c6-873e2a7e643b.jpg?v=1724109360"},{"product_id":"dale-earnhardt-75th-hardcover-collectors-book","title":"EARNHARDT! The Intimidator's life, legacy and enduring popularity after 75 years","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body sh-color-black sh-color\"\u003eSome\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sh-date sh-color-black sh-color\" data-date-isostring=\"2025-11-30\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eSunday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eafternoons stay with you forever. The smell of hot dogs drifting through the living room and motor oil filling the garage. Your dad leaning forward in his chair every time the black No. 3 made a move. The way the whole house seemed to hold its breath on those final laps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sh-color-black sh-color\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal sh-color-black sh-color\"\u003eDale Earnhardt didn't belong to NASCAR. He belonged to families like yours who gathered around the television and learned what it meant to never back down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sh-color-black sh-color\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal sh-color-black sh-color\"\u003eTwo anniversaries converge in 2026: Dale Earnhardt would have turned 75 on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sh-date sh-color-black sh-color\" data-date-isostring=\"2026-04-29\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eApril 29\u003c\/span\u003e. And 25 years have passed since that last-lap crash at the 2001 Daytona 500 that took him from us. This 160-page commemorative book celebrates the life of the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, a record shared with Richard Petty and Jimmie Johnson, who turned stock car racing into something that mattered to people who had never set foot in a garage. The kid from a Kannapolis mill town became, as his own son put it, \"like Elvis ... beyond this world.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sh-color-black sh-color\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal sh-color-black sh-color\"\u003eHis tragic death led to monumental safety advances that have protected countless drivers in the years since. The legacy he left behind goes far beyond championships and victories, it's woven into the fabric of the sport itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sh-color-black sh-color\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal sh-color-black sh-color\"\u003eEvery page of this hardcover collector's edition was crafted for fans who understand what the No. 3 means. You will find rare photographs from across his legendary career, stories from crew members and competitors, and a celebration of the moments that made him The Intimidator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sh-color-black sh-color\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal sh-color-black sh-color\"\u003eAt 160 pages, this is the kind of book that earns a permanent spot on the coffee table. The kind you pick up on a random\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sh-date sh-color-black sh-color\" data-date-isostring=\"2025-11-30\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eSunday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eafternoon and lose an hour in. The kind you eventually pass down to someone who needs to understand why this driver, this number, this legend still matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Daytona Beach News-Journal (Daytona Beach, FL)","offers":[{"title":"Pediment","offer_id":51348476657956,"sku":"9781638461890","price":40.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Daytona Beach News-Journal","offer_id":51348476690724,"sku":"9781638461890","price":40.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/3472\/files\/Dale_Earnhardt-Lander_Mockup.jpg?v=1764027265"},{"product_id":"forever-rowdy-kyle-busch-usat-hardcover-book","title":"FOREVER ROWDY: The Legacy of Hard-Driving Kyle Busch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNASCAR's all-time wins leader. Gone too soon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyle Busch won everything there was to win in NASCAR. Two Cup championships. 234 NASCAR race victories — more than anyone else in history. He won at every active track on the circuit. He became the youngest Cup series race winner at age 20. He earned 102 Xfinity Series wins and 69 Truck Series wins, both all-time records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey called him \"Rowdy\" for a reason. Busch raced with a ferocity that made him impossible to ignore, whether you loved him or couldn't stand him. From his early days at Hendrick Motorsports to his championship runs with Joe Gibbs Racing and his final seasons at Richard Childress Racing, he left nothing on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the driver's seat, Busch built Kyle Busch Motorsports into a powerhouse. KBM won seven Truck series owner championships and developed some of today's top Cup series talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Forever Rowdy\" brings together photography and reporting from USA TODAY Sports to tell the full  unforgettable story of a career that broke every record that mattered. This 128-page hardcover covers the championships, the milestones, the rivalries and the man behind the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBooks ship in November 2026, in time for holiday gift-giving. Reserve your copies today! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USA TODAY Sports","offers":[{"title":"USA TODAY","offer_id":54061186187556,"sku":"9781638462163","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pediment","offer_id":54061186220324,"sku":"9781638462163","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/3472\/files\/0_Kyle_Busch_Sized-Lander_Mockup.jpg?v=1779902259"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.pediment.com\/collections\/nascar-books-and-wall-art.oembed","provider":"Pediment Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}