'Portraits of NASCAR' book shows drivers off the track

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Official NASCAR Release

 

'Portraits of NASCAR' book shows drivers off the track

New book presents drivers, owners lives through photos

 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR fans globally have unique and detailed knowledge about their favorite driver, crew chief or owner. Now they will have a chance to relate on a more personal level through the photographs captured in Portraits of NASCAR, a new book that captures a rare glimpse into the personal lives of these icons off the track.

 

Portraits of NASCAR, by Anita Rich and Robin Dallenbach from Triumph Books, is a look inside the lives of such NASCAR personalities as Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Jimmie Johnson, Rusty Wallace and Richard Childress. The book allows fans to see the homes, families and hobbies of these and others away from the track through stunning black and white images.

 

Portraits of NASCAR is a licensed product of NASCAR and part of the NASCAR Library Collection which currently has more than 40 publishing partners with a collection of books for fans of all ages.

 

About the Authors

 

Robin Dallenbach has been in motorsports all of her life. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, she started racing Quarter Midgets at age 8 and racing professionally at 14, eventually competing in two Cup Series races in 1982. She has raced Late Model stock cars on asphalt and dirt tracks and has competed in road races. She has worked as a precision driver in car commercials, as a driving instructor for driving events and new car introductions, and as a stunt double and stunt driver in several movies. Robin has been happily married for 23 years to commentator, driver and media personality Wally Dallenbach Jr. They have three children, Jake, Wyatt and Kate, who are all racecar drivers in their own rights. They currently make their home in San Antonio, Texas.

 

Anita Rich was born in Devon, England, and has traveled around the world, living for extended periods in England, the Channel Islands and the Caribbean. For the last 10 years, she has made her home in Charlotte, N.C., which has a rich racing tradition, a majority of team headquarters, and is the future home of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Anita is a longtime artist, painter and photographer who has worked in many different styles. Her talent and gifted eye bring out the life and soul of her subjects. She is a perfectionist, dedicated and hardworking, unrelenting in obtaining the best quality in all of her work. She has been happily married for 23 years to her husband, Jody, and has two beautiful children, Ashley and John.