Concentrating on several important races, such as the Daytona 500, the authors describe behind-the-scenes preparation of pit crews, owners, mechanics, and drivers. Race-day action sequences are included, as well as information about some of the better-known drivers and teams: Dale Earnhardt, Kyle Petty, Jeff Gordon, and the "Rainbow Warriors", for example. The focus is on how many members of a team pull together to carry out a winning game plan.