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The NASCAR Way: The Business That Drives the Sport
by Robert G., Jr. Hagstrom
 

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The author of The Warren Buffett Way gets behind the steering wheel of professional stock car racing--NASCAR, to be exact--making a few gushing laps around the track of America's largest and fastest-growing spectator sport. Although filled with plenty of local color, The NASCAR Way primarily focuses on the phenomenal financial success of a sport that began in the tiny, dirt-road hamlets of Dixie. Originally a way for moonshine runners to compete against each other by the light of day in informal--and legal--settings, stock car racing was organized by "Big Bill" France in the late 1940s under the aegis of NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) but soon moved to the larger, asphalt tracks of today. A half-century after NASCAR's inception, the sport boasts lucrative corporate sponsorship, growing cable TV exposure, and fan loyalty to rival--if not surpass--that of every other professional sports organization. While the bottom line ultimately turns Hagstrom's crank more than the personality of the sport itself, the author still has fun with his subject: "Stock car drivers do things in cars that would make the rest of us faint. Try to imagine driving 100 miles an hour, then 120, then 160. Imagine keeping up that pace for three and a half hours.... Now imagine forty-one other cars around you, all doing the same thing, just inches away from you, scraping against the side of your car and nudging your bumper as they try to pass you. And you can never slack off." --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title 
 

Book Description 
Combines the adrenaline of NASCAR racing with the dynamic business and investment opportunities of a $2 billion industry Investment advisor, bestselling author of The Warren Buffett Way, and stock car racing fan Robert Hagstrom brings his expert analysis to the next national phenomenon: NASCAR. This billion-dollar-and-growing industry offers multiple opportunities for sports enthusiasts, business people, and investors alike. In The NASCAR Way, Hagstrom tells the story of this sensational and highly successful business organization from the point of view of an investor and a businessman, beginning with the sport's roots as the vehicle for moonshining to its present day successful commercial phenomenon. As much of a business as it is a sport, NASCAR car racing is the fastest growing spectator sport in the country. 
 

Synopsis 
From the author of "The Warren Buffett Way" comes an in-depth guide to the fastest growing sports industry in the country--the business that drives it and the extraordinary investment opportunities it offers. Published in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of NASCAR in 1998 National publicity . --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title 
 

The publisher, John Wiley & Sons 
A $2 billion industry, stock car racing is undoubtedly the fastest growing entertainment sports business in the country. From its legendary beginnings as souped-up transportation for moonshine runners to its current status as a commercial phenomenon, stock car racing has always been closely linked with business. Robert Hagstrom takes the first insider's view of the business side of this sport whose popularity has superseded baseball, football, and yes, even basketball. --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title 
 

From the Back Cover 
"A $2 billion industry, stock car racing is the largest and fastest-growing spectator sport today. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, this once-upon-a-small-time competition began with moonshine runners and back-street dragsters. How, then, did it explode into a business phenomenon?
Beneath the roar of the V8 engines powering the high-speed cars, you can hear the gentle hum of the finely tuned business that drives the sport: the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). Steered by brilliant leadership, astute commercial vision, and razor-sharp financial savvy, this flourishing organization single-handedly changed the face of stock car racing—and, as a result, the outlook of the entire sports entertainment industry.

In this brilliant examination of the sport-as-business/sport-as-investment phenomenon, Robert Hagstrom combines an investor's keen insight with a racing fan's unbridled enthusiasm to bring you the complete inside story. Here, the bestselling author of the blockbuster The Warren Buffett Way turns a perceptive eye on a unique business model, exploring the singular mission, guiding principles, and economic structure that, from stock cars to the stock market, have successfully propelled NASCAR.

Founded by Big Bill France in 1948, and still run by the France family, NASCAR today rivals the likes of such heavy hitters as the NFL and the NBA. Its meteoric rise to the top has been fueled by an uncanny understanding of consumer-oriented sponsorship, sophisticated marketing, and national promotion. Yet, its greatest strength, perhaps, is an unyielding commitment to forging mutually beneficial relationships with fans, track owners, drivers, and other participants. Hagstrom's fascinating analysis probes all the essential elements underpinning NASCAR's tremendous success, from licensing and broadcasting rights to the two most important components: sponsorship and fans.

As the bread and butter of NASCAR, corporate sponsorship is treated very seriously. Conversely, as a source of high return on investment, NASCAR is regarded in much the same vein by a host of sponsors, including such Fortune 500 companies as DuPont, Kellogg's, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Kodak. The highly lucrative symbiotic partnership between NASCAR and its sponsors is unlike any other in the world of sports, and offers an invaluable lesson in sponsorship-based marketing.

However, if corporate sponsorship is the backbone of NASCAR, the fans are its heart. Not only do they bring an infectious enthusiasm to grandstands across the country, they are eager and generous customers, buying millions of dollars worth of souvenirs, videos, and clothing. What's more, as the largest group of brand-loyal sports fans, they are most likely to purchase products from NASCAR sponsors. With so much of its survival depending on the fans, it is no surprise that, at NASCAR, keeping them happy is a primary goal.

As NASCAR roars into the next century, it shows no signs of slowing down. By capitalizing on new opportunities in technology and licensing, and striving to build on "the NASCAR way,"it will continue to be the strong economic force it is today.

The NASCAR Way captures all the vibrancy, pulse-pounding excitement, and heart-stopping action of stock car racing—as both an enticing sport and a booming business opportunity. Taking you onto the track, into the grandstand, and behind corporate doors, this is a ride you won't soon forget.

From the bestselling author of The Warren Buffett Way, a revealing inside look at the booming business—and investment opportunities—of NASCAR

"Hagstrom's insights and observations bring a refreshing 'outside' business perspective to our industry."—From the Foreword by William C. France, President, NASCAR

"From its origins in Daytona in the '50s to today's live network broadcasts for millions of devoted fans, Robert Hagstrom offers an in-depth look at the fastest-growing sport in the country. The NASCAR Way explains how and why dozens of Fortune 500 companies have been lining up to jump on board."—Michael T. Hargrave Senior Motorsports Manager, Anheuser-Busch Inc.

"It is great to be associated with NASCAR, the France family, and for me to get paid for what I love — to race! In The NASCAR Way, you see a prime-time sport."— Dale Earnhardt 7-time NASCAR Winston Cup champion

"An accurate and entertaining perspective to the unbridled capitalism that has built NASCAR into the #2 sport in America after football."—Bill Nielsen Director, Promotion Development & Licensing, Kellogg USA Inc.

"Hagstrom understands how our business works both on and off the track. His perception of our sport will have you racing through the pages on the edge of your seat. The book is definitely a winner!"—Dale Jarrett Winston Cup driver

--This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title 
 

About the Author 
ROBERT G. HAGSTROM is General Partner of Focus Capital Advisory, L.P., a Wayne, Pennsylvania, investment advisory firm. He is also portfolio manager of Focus Trust (www.focustrust.com), a no-load equity mutual fund. Mr. Hagstrom is the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Warren Buffett Way." --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title 
 

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