American Stock Car

by William Burt

Description by OLDIES.com:

From the early cars that rolled out of dealer showrooms and family garages straight onto the track, to the highly customized, handbuilt racers of today, The American Stock Car traces the evolution of the cars that are the cornerstone of this uniquely American form of motorsport. For more than a half-century, stock cars have raced around oval tracks, both dirt and paved, providing an exciting spectacle that has become one of America's most popular sports.