Title: Driver #8 Author: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (with Jade Gurss) type of book: Biography call number: Bio/ EARN.da (YA)

This book is strong in character, story, language and setting.

Summary:
In the popular sport of NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., is its princely star. His simple modesty, party lifestyle, and competitiveness on the racetrack make him the most popular driver of the fast-paced sport.

In this book, Dale Jr. takes the reader through his rookie 2000 year in Winston Cup at superspeedway qualifying speeds. He shares the highs of sweet victory and the lows of mechanical failures and crashes. Because of his famous father, he must learn to deal with high expectations and results, media pressures, and learning how to drive cars that are faster and more dangerous than any others before. Finally, Dale Jr. talks about his relationship with his father who is his boss and often his fiercest competitor, and ends with how he dealt with Nascar's greatest lost.

I would recommend this book!

Why?
This book takes the reader behind the scenes of the Nascar world. Dale Jr. discusses strategies about cars, drivers, and teams for every track the Winston Cup circuit races on. He talks about the necessarily special relationship between drivers, spotters, and pit crews. Most importantly, this narrative is an open, honest, beer drinking party that is a non-stop read.

Other suggested reading:
Nascar Fans Guide: The Essential Insider's Guide to Winston Cup Racing by Reid Spencer

Employee Initials: KS Review Date: April 2003

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