A solid little bundle for the race fan who loves the details behind the sport.
This set brings together a 1986 Speedweeks program, a 1984 National Speedway Directory, and Steve Smith’s racer-focused tax guide.
It is part reference shelf, part motorsports ephemera, and part snapshot of 1980s racing culture.
Quick Specs
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Genre: Motorsports Reference, NASCAR Ephemera, Racing History
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Author: Steve Smith; Allan E. Brown, Ross Ferguson & Nanette Ferguson; [program compiler not confirmed from cover]
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Publisher: Steve Smith Autosports; National Speedway Directory; Volusia County Speedway / Winston Racing Series
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Year: 1983 revised edition, 1984 edition, 1986 program
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Edition: Revised September 1983; 1984 edition (5th edition); 4th Annual Speedweeks ’86 program
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Format: Paperback book bundle
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Dust Jacket: No
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Pages: National Speedway Directory: 351 pages; The Racer’s Tax Guide: [page count provided as 595 — not verified from photos]; Speedweeks ’86: no page numbers noted
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Dimensions: National Speedway Directory: 7 x 4.5 x 0.25 in approx.; The Racer’s Tax Guide: 8 x 5 x 0.2 in approx.; Speedweeks ’86: 11 x 8.5 x 0.25 in approx.
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Cover: Yellow paperback directory; tan paperback tax guide; glossy white NASCAR Speedweeks program
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Special Features: Period advertising, track listings, racing business/tax guidance, black-and-white photos, regional speedway directory, 1980s NASCAR program content
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ISBN: The Racer’s Tax Guide ISBN 0-936834-16-1; others [not confirmed — add if known]
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SKU: F1T32190
Condition Grade: Good
Notes:
Bundle shows honest vintage wear consistent with age and storage. Speedweeks ’86 program presents well with light surface wear and typical handling to covers.
National Speedway Directory has visible cover curling and edge wear, with age toning to pages.
The Racer’s Tax Guide appears clean and readable inside, with light handling wear and a business card tucked at the title page in the photos.
Interiors shown are intact and readable, with plenty of period ads and reference content.
See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key:
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable and collectible but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
This is the kind of bundle that rewards slow browsing.
You get the feel of race-week programs, the practical side of racing life, and a directory full of track listings that puts you right back in the 1980s.
Great for the fan who likes the sport beyond the highlights reel.
Also a fun shelf set for a garage, office, or motorsports-themed collection.
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Disclaimer
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Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions
