logging in or signing up NASCAR EVOLUTION aSGuest19265 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 64 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: May 25, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description My presentation on NASCAR's rise in America. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript The Evolution of NASCAR : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 1 The Evolution of NASCAR Patrick Partain 8th Grade Project The Walker School The Origins : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 2 Dirt race tracks Late 40’s to mid 50’s NCSSC, AAA Daytona Beach WWII Vets looking for “that” rush The Origins The Founders : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 3 William France Sr. Erwin “Cannonball” Baker Bob “Barky” Barkhimer The Founders The Legendary Racers : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 4 Dale Earnhardt Sr. Richard Petty Allison Brothers Red Byron The Legendary Racers The Change : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 5 The Change Tobacco sponsorship, 70’s Lighted racetracks Dedicated racetracks Richard Petty and the likes 1994 Baseball Player’s Strike Shift from a hobby to a profession Divisions: Then to Now : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 6 Divisions: Then to Now First Divisions Strictly stock Modified Roadster (Unpopular) Divisions Now Sprint Cup Nationwide Series Craftsman Truck Series Canadian/ Corona Series Today’s Legends : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 7 Today’s Legends Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jeff Gordon Kasey Kahne Tony Stewart Jimmie Johnson Car of Tomorrow : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 8 Car of Tomorrow New design for all NASCAR cars All major companies have a model Designed to be safer for the driver Many controversies Too slow Can’t turn Too small Women of NASCAR : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 9 Women of NASCAR Danica Patrick, IRL Shawna Robinson, Winston Cup Janet Guthrie, Busch Series Deborah Renshaw, Truck Series Kelly Sutton, Truck Series Videos : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v04 10 Videos Conclusion : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 11 Conclusion So, what’s the fuss? How about 3 billion gross income? Or maybe 75 million fans? What about 250,000 seat tracks? Still not convinced? Say it’s the second most watched sport in the US? Finally, 20 million for a primary sponsorship? Sounds like a good American sport to me.. Slide 12: 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 12 Patrick Partain 8th Grade Project The Walker School You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
NASCAR EVOLUTION aSGuest19265 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 64 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: May 25, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description My presentation on NASCAR's rise in America. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript The Evolution of NASCAR : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 1 The Evolution of NASCAR Patrick Partain 8th Grade Project The Walker School The Origins : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 2 Dirt race tracks Late 40’s to mid 50’s NCSSC, AAA Daytona Beach WWII Vets looking for “that” rush The Origins The Founders : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 3 William France Sr. Erwin “Cannonball” Baker Bob “Barky” Barkhimer The Founders The Legendary Racers : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 4 Dale Earnhardt Sr. Richard Petty Allison Brothers Red Byron The Legendary Racers The Change : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 5 The Change Tobacco sponsorship, 70’s Lighted racetracks Dedicated racetracks Richard Petty and the likes 1994 Baseball Player’s Strike Shift from a hobby to a profession Divisions: Then to Now : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 6 Divisions: Then to Now First Divisions Strictly stock Modified Roadster (Unpopular) Divisions Now Sprint Cup Nationwide Series Craftsman Truck Series Canadian/ Corona Series Today’s Legends : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 7 Today’s Legends Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jeff Gordon Kasey Kahne Tony Stewart Jimmie Johnson Car of Tomorrow : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 8 Car of Tomorrow New design for all NASCAR cars All major companies have a model Designed to be safer for the driver Many controversies Too slow Can’t turn Too small Women of NASCAR : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 9 Women of NASCAR Danica Patrick, IRL Shawna Robinson, Winston Cup Janet Guthrie, Busch Series Deborah Renshaw, Truck Series Kelly Sutton, Truck Series Videos : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v04 10 Videos Conclusion : 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 11 Conclusion So, what’s the fuss? How about 3 billion gross income? Or maybe 75 million fans? What about 250,000 seat tracks? Still not convinced? Say it’s the second most watched sport in the US? Finally, 20 million for a primary sponsorship? Sounds like a good American sport to me.. Slide 12: 5/25/2009 8gp_partain_presentation_v02 12 Patrick Partain 8th Grade Project The Walker School