Faces of NASCAR: A Pictorial Tribute to America's Greatest Sport

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The action on the track isn't the only story in NASCAR. In a sport that has trancended its playing field to become a cultural phenomenon, NASCAR racing has become as much about the star driver, the grizzled crew chief, the calculating team owner, the hard-working pit crew, the skilled hands back at the race shop, and the die-hard fans as it is about brightly colored cars speeding by at 200 mph. Through evocative candid portrait photography from the lens of Scott Robinson, Faces of NASCAR explores the full spectrum of people involved in the Nextel Cup series, from drivers to officials to spectators. Each subject is photographed in a striking portrait, with incredible detail. Robinson's simple, yet powerful photographic portrayals highlight the passion, intensity, and joy these racing diehards feel when they are spending the weekend at the track. A must-have for any NASCAR fan, Faces of NASCAR speaks to the human side of this exciting and fascinating sport through these portraits as well as commentary from those who love this sport most.

Author and photographer Scott Robinson is known for his stellar portrait photography. He has captured the essence of many celebrities over his career, including Steven Spielberg, Quincy Jones, and Gene Autry, as well as humble farmers, steelworkers, and U.S. soldiers heading off to Iraq. Robinson grew up in Owensboro, Kentucky, home of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup veterans Darrell and Michael Waltrip and NASCAR's Green brothers. He now lives outside of Washington, D.C., with his wife and children.

Accent on "Tampa""Bay", March/April 2007"From official to driver to mechanic to spectator, each subject becomes an evocative portrait, reflecting the passion, intensity and joy that a weekend at the track means to those who make up the faces of NASCAR."