ESPN: Ultimate NASCAR, Vol. 2 - The Dirt, The Cars, Speed and Danger

From the dusty dirt track to the smooth-driving asphalt, this look back at the history of NASCAR racing shows just how the stock car phenomenon would gradually evolve to become America's favorite national pastime. Interviews, photographs, and rare footage from the early days of NASCAR trace the humble beginnings of the popular motor sport, while white-knuckle footage of crashes and close calls highlight the adrenaline rush that race fans crave. An additional look under the hoods of vintage stock cars and the stories behind three classic paint jobs show just how far NASCAR has come through the years.