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The August 11-13 issue of USA WEEKEND profiles Joe Gibbs, former Super Bowl winning coach of the Washington Redskins and currently a NASCAR owner. To accompany this piece, we asked some star what they're reading, watching and listening to.

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Need to brush up on your NASCAR know-how? Check out NASCAR for Dummies by Mark Martin and Juliet Macur.


Tony
Stewart,
29, posted the greatest rookie season in the history of NASCAR. He's currently sixth in the Winston Cup standings.


For the 411 on NASCAR since its birth in 1947, read NASCAR: The Definitive History of America's Sport
by Michael Hembree

 

 

Favorite bands:
Diamond Rio
Diamond Rio --
   Greatest Hits

Unbelievable
IV
Diamond Rio
Super Hits
Love a Little Stronger
Close to the Edge

 Dire Straits
Sultans of Swing:
   The Very Best of Dire Straits

Brothers in Arms
Dire Straits
Making Movies
Love Over Gold
Alchemy
On Every Street
Communique
On the Night
Live at the BBC

Sting
Brand New Day
Fields of Gold:
   The Best of Sting 1984-1994

The Dream of the Blue Turtles
The Very Best of Sting & The Police
Nothing Like the Sun
Ten Summoner's Tales
Mercury Falling
The Soul Cages
Bring on the Night
Nada Como El Sol

Favorite movies:
The Game
Small Soldiers

Favorite video game:
Daytona USA
Favorite motorcycle:
Harley-Davidson "Fat Boy"
Favorite car
:
#20 Pontiac Grand Prix

Bobby Labonte 36, won the Dura Lube/K Mart race and is currently in first place in the Winston Cup Series.

Favorite musician:Jimmy Buffett

LaBonte's Top Buffett:
Buffett Live: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Songs You Know by Heart
Boats, Beaches, Bars & Ballads

Favorite book: A Pirate Looks at Fifty by Jimmy Buffett
Favorite movie: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Dale Earnhardt Jr., a third-generation NASCAR star, is currently 14th in the Winston Cup standings.

Favorite CD: Blue by Third Eye Blind
Favorite book: The Rock Says by The Rock
Favorite movie: Swingers

For more on Joe Gibbs' philosophy, read
The Driving Force: Handling the Curves in Life

by Mike Hembree, Joe Gibbs

Jeff Gordon, 29, is currently eighth in the Winston Cup standings. He started racing at age 5 and was first named to the All-American Team by the American Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association when he was 19.

Favorite book:
Favorite movie: Crimson Tide
Favorite music: Top 40

Darrell Waltrip, retiring this year after 29 years of racing, is a three-time NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion.

Favorite CD:
Toby Keith's Greatest Hits

Favorite movie:
For the Love of the Game
Favorite Books:
Success is a Choice by Rick Pitino
The Precious Present by Spencer Johnson

Need more?

How about 300 Incredible Things for Auto Racing Fans on the Internet by Joe West, Ken Leebow

... and don't forget:
Stock Car Race Fan's Reference Guide: Understanding NASCAR by William M. Burt
At Speed: Up Close & Personal with the People, Places, & Fans of NASCAR by Monte Dutton
Built for Speed: The Ultimate Guide to Stock Car Racetracks by Bob Latford

Photos: NASCAR


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