As more and more bootleggers began the dangerous trade, it became inevitable that some of them would start to races each other. In order to outwit and outrun the authorities, often times bootleggers would modify their cars to not only to carry large amounts of contraband, but also to go very fast while maintaining their stock appearance. A bootlegger was an individual who illegally transported and distributed moonshine or other contraband material across the Southeast. Many industrious individuals began to produce and distribute contraband whiskey, and the infamous bootlegger was born. NASCAR began its storied past in the prohibition era of American history, when the production, distribution, and consumption of alcohol was prohibited. The history of NASCAR is a storied one with many more twists and turns that can be found on a standard NASCAR oval racetrack.

One of the most well known stock car racing businesses, NASCAR (the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), has become the largest organization within one of the largest spectator sports in America.

Stock car racing evokes many different images-from the 'redneck' sport, to one of the most lucrative motor sports industries in the world.

What is a stock car