By Robert G. Hagstrom

A $2 billion undefined, inventory motor vehicle racing is the most important and fastest-growing spectator game this day. Now celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, this once-upon-a-small-time pageant begun with moonshine runners and back-street dragsters. How, then, did it explode right into a company phenomenon?Beneath the roar of the V8 engines powering the high-speed vehicles, you could pay attention the mild hum of the finely tuned company that drives the game: the nationwide organization for inventory automobile automobile Racing (NASCAR). recommended via wonderful management, astute advertisement imaginative and prescient, and razor-sharp monetary savvy, this flourishing association single-handedly replaced the face of inventory automobile racing—and, accordingly, the outlook of the whole activities leisure industry.In this fantastic exam of the sport-as-business/sport-as-investment phenomenon, Robert Hagstrom combines an investor's prepared perception with a racing fan's unbridled enthusiasm to deliver you the whole inside of tale. right here, the bestselling writer of the blockbuster The Warren Buffett approach turns a perceptive eye on a distinct enterprise version, exploring the singular undertaking, guiding ideas, and financial constitution that, from inventory vehicles to the inventory marketplace, have effectively propelled NASCAR.Founded through great invoice France in 1948, and nonetheless run via the France kinfolk, NASCAR this day competitors the likes of such heavy hitters because the NFL and the NBA. Its meteoric upward thrust to the head has been fueled via an uncanny realizing of consumer-oriented sponsorship, refined advertising, and nationwide advertising. but, its maximum energy, probably, is an unyielding dedication to forging collectively worthy relationships with enthusiasts, tune proprietors, drivers, and different individuals. Hagstrom's attention-grabbing research probes the entire crucial parts underpinning NASCAR's large luck, from licensing and broadcasting rights to the 2 most vital elements: sponsorship and fans.As the bread and butter of NASCAR, company sponsorship is taken care of very heavily. Conversely, as a resource of excessive go back on funding, NASCAR is looked in a lot an identical vein through a bunch of sponsors, together with such Fortune 500 businesses as DuPont, Kellogg's, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, common vehicles, Ford Motor corporation, and Kodak. The hugely profitable symbiotic partnership among NASCAR and its sponsors is in contrast to the other on the planet of activities, and gives a useful lesson in sponsorship-based marketing.However, if company sponsorship is the spine of NASCAR, the enthusiasts are its center. not just do they convey an infectious enthusiasm to grandstands around the state, they're keen and beneficiant clients, deciding to buy thousands of greenbacks worthy of souvenirs, movies, and garments. what is extra, because the greatest crew of brand-loyal activities fanatics, they're probably to buy items from NASCAR sponsors. With a lot of its survival reckoning on the lovers, it really is no shock that, at NASCAR, conserving them chuffed is a prime goal.As NASCAR roars into the following century, it indicates no symptoms of slowing down. by means of capitalizing on new possibilities in know-how and licensing, and striving to construct on "the NASCAR way," it is going to remain the powerful financial strength it's today.The NASCAR approach captures all of the vibrancy, pulse-pounding pleasure, and heart-stopping motion of inventory automobile racing—as either an attractive game and a booming company chance. Taking you onto the tune, into the grandstand, and at the back of company doorways, it is a trip you will not quickly forget.From the bestselling writer of The Warren Buffett method, a revealing within examine the booming business—and funding opportunities—of NASCAR"Hagstrom's insights and observations deliver a fresh 'outside' company point of view to our industry." —From the Foreword through William C. France, President, NASCAR"From its origins in Daytona within the '50s to latest reside community announces for thousands of committed lovers, Robert Hagstrom bargains an in-depth examine the fastest-growing game within the kingdom. The NASCAR method explains how and why dozens of Fortune 500 businesses were lining as much as bounce on board." —Michael T. Hargrave Senior Motorsports supervisor, Anheuser-Busch Inc."It is excellent to be linked to NASCAR, the France family members, and for me to receives a commission for what i like — to race! within the NASCAR means, you spot a prime-time sport." — Dale Earnhardt 7-time NASCAR Winston Cup champion"An actual and enjoyable viewpoint to the unbridled capitalism that has outfitted NASCAR into the #2 game in the USA after football."—Bill Nielsen Director, merchandising improvement & Licensing, Kellogg united states Inc."Hagstrom is familiar with how our enterprise works either off and on the song. His belief of our activity can have you racing during the pages at the fringe of your seat. The e-book is easily a winner!" —Dale Jarrett Winston Cup driverROBERT G. HAGSTROM is normal associate of concentration Capital Advisory, L.P., a Wayne, Pennsylvania, funding advisory enterprise. he's additionally portfolio supervisor of concentration belief (www.focustrust.com), a no-load fairness mutual fund. Mr. Hagstrom is the writer of the hot York instances bestseller, The Warren Buffett manner.