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Overview
With hard work and determination as his driving forces, Matt Kenseth didn't take long to turn up the heat on the NASCAR circuit. He rose quickly through the ranks to become one of racing's top drivers.
Synopsis
With hard work and determination as his driving forces, Matt Kenseth didn't take long to turn up the heat on the NASCAR circuit. He rose quickly through the ranks to become one of racing's top drivers.
Children's Literature
NASCAR fans of Tony Stewart may have a limited view of their favorite competitor if they routinely watch his races on TV. Unlike the limited view that televised races offer, Basen goes behind the racetrack and into practices and road trips to uncover a truer, more holistic view of Indiana native Tony Stewart's competitive life of racing. Behind the glorious wins are moments of intense struggle, including ongoing explosive media confrontations, disciplinary fines and the death of close friend and teammate Scott Brayton. To tell Stewart's compelling story, Basen utilizes photographs of speeding race cars, informative marginal inserts, relaxed diction and concise statistical charts of career highlights, all of which make the reading experience intriguing and enjoyable. Additionally, Basen exposes readers to Stewart's competitors and colleagues through quotes from some of NASCAR's greatest drivers like Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon and Carl Edwards. This book is especially useful for students conducting research as it includes a comprehensive list of resources used in each chapter—a great starting point for beginning researchers. Reviewer: Stacey L. Hester