ABCs of NASCAR

This officially licensed NASCAR alphabet adventure is the most authentic introduction to real stock car racing in the USA for young readers and fans of all ages

Start your engines and your ABCs. Written by Andy Amendola and illustrated by Wei Ren, this officially licensed NASCAR picture book brings stock car racing to life one letter at a time. Designed to educate and excite young race fans ages 3–8 through real racing science, teamwork, and high-speed fun.

From A is for Aerodynamics to Z is for Zoom, each page introduces a key NASCAR concept in simple, engaging language. Young readers discover how drafting works, what happens during a pit stop, the role of the crew chief, and what every race flag means — building early literacy and STEM skills alongside genuine racing knowledge.

Perfect for: Whether you're raising a future racer or introducing a young fan to America's favorite motorsport, this is the ideal first pit stop on the road to racing fandom.

• Alphabet format supports early reading while introducing real NASCAR vocabulary
• Covers drafting, pit stops, flags, aerodynamics, and race-day strategy
• Simple explanations make complex racing concepts accessible for young minds
• Officially licensed NASCAR product — perfect for ages 3–8, gifting, and storytime

Andy Amendola is the founder of Red Racer Books, a proud Hispanic American, and a dad of two. He discovered his love for motorsports later in life and wanted to share that excitement with his kids through books. When he realized there were very few children's books about motorsports, Andy set out to write his own.

Today, Andy continues to create stories for Red Racer Books while collaborating with writers, drivers, racing insiders, and illustrators to bring racing-inspired ideas to life. He lives just outside Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife, children, and their speedy pup, Skye.