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Chicken Soup for the Nascar Soul: Inspirational Stories of Courage, Speed, and Overcoming Adversity
Chicken Soup for the Soul has teamed up with NASCAR to celebrate America's fastest growing sport with the release of Chicken Soup for the NASCAR Soul . Their collective efforts are sure to make this the next bestseller! Michael Waltrip says, "Life is a team sport" and, indeed, auto racing is a metaphor for life. Everyone needs the support and love of their own pit crew to keep them on track and in winning form as they go through their own race every day. Chicken Soup for the NASCAR Soul features 101 great stories of speed, courage, dedication and overcoming adversity. Buckle up for the fastest moving Chicken Soup for the Soul book ever as many of the sports' biggest names, including Jeff Gordon and Bobby Labonte, take us inside the race car for one inspirational and uplifting story after another. Chicken Soup for the NASCAR Soul will take the checkered flag when it hits bookshelves in the spring of 2003!
- GenresNonfictionSportsRacing
269 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2003
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About the author
Jack Canfield
1,295 books1,753 followersJack Canfield is an American motivational speaker and author. He is best known as the co-creator of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series, which currently has over 124 titles and 100 million copies in print in over 47 languages. According to USA Today, Canfield and his writing partner, Mark Victor Hansen, were the top-selling authors in the United States in 1997.
Canfield received a BA in Chinese History from Harvard University and a Masters from University of Massachusetts. He has worked as a teacher, a workshop facilitator, and a psychotherapist.
Canfield is the founder of "Self Esteem Seminars" in Santa Barbara, and "The Foundation for Self Esteem" in Culver City, California. The stated mission of Self Esteem Seminars is to train entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders and employees to achieve their personal and professional goals. The focus of The Foundation for Self Esteem is to train social workers, welfare recipients and human resource professionals.
In 1990,he shared with author Mark Victor Hansen his idea for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. After three years, the two had compiled sixty-eight stories.
Canfield has appeared on numerous television shows, including Good Morning America, 20/20, Eye to Eye, CNN's Talk Back Live, PBS, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, Larry King Live and the BBC.
Canfield's most recent book, The Success Principles (2005), shares 64 principles that he claims can make people more successful. In 2006, he appeared in the DVD, "The Secret," and shared his insights on the Law of Attraction and tips for achieving success in personal and professional life.
Jack Canfield was born on August 19, 1944, in Fort Worth, TX. He is the son of Elmer and Ellen (a homemaker; maiden name, Taylor). He attended high school at Linsly Military Institute, Wheeling, WV, 1962. He went to college at Harvard University, B.A., 1966; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, M.Ed., 1973. Canfield married Judith Ohlbaum in 1971 (divorced, November 1976); he married Georgia Lee Noble on September 9, 1978 (divorced, December 1999); he married Inga Marie Mahoney on July 4, 2001; children: (first marriage) Oran, David, Kyle, Dania; (second marriage) Christopher Noble. He is a Democrat and a Christian, and his hobbies include tennis, travel, skiing, running, billiards, reading, and guitar.
Canfield received a BA in Chinese History from Harvard University and a Masters from University of Massachusetts. He has worked as a teacher, a workshop facilitator, and a psychotherapist.
Canfield is the founder of "Self Esteem Seminars" in Santa Barbara, and "The Foundation for Self Esteem" in Culver City, California. The stated mission of Self Esteem Seminars is to train entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders and employees to achieve their personal and professional goals. The focus of The Foundation for Self Esteem is to train social workers, welfare recipients and human resource professionals.
In 1990,he shared with author Mark Victor Hansen his idea for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. After three years, the two had compiled sixty-eight stories.
Canfield has appeared on numerous television shows, including Good Morning America, 20/20, Eye to Eye, CNN's Talk Back Live, PBS, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, Larry King Live and the BBC.
Canfield's most recent book, The Success Principles (2005), shares 64 principles that he claims can make people more successful. In 2006, he appeared in the DVD, "The Secret," and shared his insights on the Law of Attraction and tips for achieving success in personal and professional life.
Jack Canfield was born on August 19, 1944, in Fort Worth, TX. He is the son of Elmer and Ellen (a homemaker; maiden name, Taylor). He attended high school at Linsly Military Institute, Wheeling, WV, 1962. He went to college at Harvard University, B.A., 1966; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, M.Ed., 1973. Canfield married Judith Ohlbaum in 1971 (divorced, November 1976); he married Georgia Lee Noble on September 9, 1978 (divorced, December 1999); he married Inga Marie Mahoney on July 4, 2001; children: (first marriage) Oran, David, Kyle, Dania; (second marriage) Christopher Noble. He is a Democrat and a Christian, and his hobbies include tennis, travel, skiing, running, billiards, reading, and guitar.
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June 26, 2019
Another Great Book From The Chicken Soup For The Soul Series.
I am A Die Hard NASCAR Fan. I Really Enjoyed These Short Stories And Inspirational Stories.
I Now See Why Alot Of People Are NASCAR Fans. The Sport Has Alot Of Great Guys In It. I Highly Recommend This Book To All NASCAR Fans. 🇺🇸
I am A Die Hard NASCAR Fan. I Really Enjoyed These Short Stories And Inspirational Stories.
I Now See Why Alot Of People Are NASCAR Fans. The Sport Has Alot Of Great Guys In It. I Highly Recommend This Book To All NASCAR Fans. 🇺🇸
March 9, 2022
I've read "Chicken Soup..." books in the past, and know them to be a very light diversion, but this one just seemed to try way to hard to be meaningful, patriotic, Godly or whatever...and it just left me cold.
The editors also assumed a lot of knowledge on the part of potential readers about NASCAR, it's drivers and it's history...that some readers may feel left out in the cold while reading it.
It may not be for you if you know nothing about NASCAR or aren't that interested in the subject.
The editors also assumed a lot of knowledge on the part of potential readers about NASCAR, it's drivers and it's history...that some readers may feel left out in the cold while reading it.
It may not be for you if you know nothing about NASCAR or aren't that interested in the subject.
May 21, 2008
NASCAR, National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. Also known to many oblivious people as cars turning left. To me and many other people throughout this book its more than that, if it's having a love one risk their life for not just their job but for their passion, or your hero you watch on TV every Sunday going 180 mph inches away from another car it’s a passion, a life style. It's like any other sport, there are lovers and haters. Baseball, you throw a ball, hit a ball, catch it and run. Football, you throw a ball, catch a ball, kick a ball, and tackle other people. Soccer, you kick a ball..... And kick it some more. Many other people would argue against their favorite sports, saying no, it’s not like that there is more to it. What I’m saying is it’s the exact same thing with nascar, give it a chance pick a driver see how hard it is for him to do well and all the adversities he must conquer. Take a break from throwing, kicking, hitting and catching a ball and try watching someone bump draft at Daytona inches from spinning out and hitting the wall, while somehow manages to win although there are 42 cars behind him that want that win and would do anything to get it. If you don't want to do that read this book, learn what it must take to start off at the bottom of a multimillion dollar team, sweeping floors, and make it all the way up to the top like Rick Hendrick. This book is all about inspiration to follow your passion no matter what anyone says.
January 16, 2016
Another great book from the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and if you have been a reader of my blog for some time, you will know I have read a few of these.
I read these books when I need to be filled with inspiration, hope and even strength. Every time I need it, I read the stories and immediately feel a connection. Even a Nascar themed story can fill you with hope and leave you feeling good.
This is definitely a book I will pass on to the biggest Nascar fan I know, my mom.
I read these books when I need to be filled with inspiration, hope and even strength. Every time I need it, I read the stories and immediately feel a connection. Even a Nascar themed story can fill you with hope and leave you feeling good.
This is definitely a book I will pass on to the biggest Nascar fan I know, my mom.
August 22, 2017
Glad I finally had a chance to read from cover to cover. Used as my devotional for the last few months. Love Chicken Soup for the Soul books!
March 25, 2021
Awesome Book. Enjoyed This Book Alot. It was back before They totally Messed up Nascar.
July 9, 2025
Must Read
If you're a new NASCAR fan or a seasoned NASCAR fan, this book is for you. Not to sound cliche, but it will make you laugh and definitely cry.
If you're a new NASCAR fan or a seasoned NASCAR fan, this book is for you. Not to sound cliche, but it will make you laugh and definitely cry.
March 21, 2011
My Son got this book for me for Christmas '03. I LOVED it!! There are stories told by the different popular drivers, some touch your heart, some made me laugh out loud (I was sitting in an airplane at the time), there are stories by Richard Petty, Darrell Waltrip, Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon & Others. This book is for anyone who loves NASCAR, Or knows someone who loves NASCAR!!
June 20, 2010
What can I say I'm a NASCAR fanatic, this reinforced my thoughts that the drivers and crew and higher-ups in the NASCAR world are just like you and me, they just like to race cars . . . just a bunch of good guys.
October 17, 2014
I really enjoyed these short, inspirational stories. It was interesting to read about current and former NASCAR drivers and the inspirational moments in their lives. Some stories made me laugh and others brought tears to my eyes.
March 19, 2007
I just wanted the public that this book does in fact exist. Not that I have anything against NASCAR- I just hate it when they turn left.
June 15, 2010
This is an uplifting book that well illustrates the others reasons why I am a member of the NASCAR community.
July 31, 2011
I read this book a few years ago. Another of the Chicken Soup series that had lots of short stories that will get you to think and laugh.
January 23, 2012
Loved the stories. NASCAR really is just a big family. Planned my spring race trip while reading it as well!
July 18, 2019
A nice collection of sweet short stories
March 1, 2014
This is a great collection of inspiring stories from the racing community.
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