Review by John D. Orsborn (Children's Literature):
He was and shall forever be known as the “Intimidator.” Dale Earnhardt was known for his aggressive tactics on the race track. With a career spanning 30 years, Earnhardt was able to amass a spectacular record, including 7 NASCAR championship wins. This record ties for the best with Richard Petty. A kind and generous man off the track, Earnhardt was the poster boy for NASCAR stock car racing. Author A. R. Schaefer does a spectacular job writing about this legendary driver. Early and reluctant readers will gain a thorough knowledge of this legendary driver’s career. With full page photographs and no superfluous text, Schaefer draws the reader in. Learn what started Dale Earhardt’s career and what ended it. A good book for novices to the sport, as well as for the NASCAR enthusiast. This volume of the “NASCAR RACING” series includes a glossary, time table, further research, and Internet resources making a very easy-to-read book also informative. A great addition to any library nonfiction collection. 2007, Capstone Press. Ages 7 to 18. ( )