TV Guide Special NASCAR Issue: After NASCAR’s spectacular ascension into the forefront of mainstream sports and television in 2001, TV Guide is celebrating the upcoming season with its first-ever, sports-oriented, stand-alone publication, TV Guide NASCAR 2002. Hitting newsstands January 21, the full-size publication (as opposed to TV Guide’s customary digest size) is a comprehensive preview of the upcoming 2002 season. Targeted at the millions of NASCAR faithful, it also serves as the perfect primer for the many recent NASCAR converts. TV Guide NASCAR 2002 features four different collectible covers, one each featuring Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick and Tony Stewart. Each issue also includes a full-size poster of either Dale Earnhardt or Jeff Gordon. Each of these issues will be evenly distributed throughout the country. The magazine has a newsstand price of $4.95. The 96-page, full-color magazine provides an exciting look at the season to come, with several features contributed by an array of renowned NASCAR journalists, including David Poole, Monte Dutton, Mike Hembree and Jim McLaurin (and even Jayski). Among the highlights: 2002 Viewers Guide: TV Guide predicts the top 25 finishers and provides driver info and stats, schedules as well as lineup and track information – everything needed for NASCAR faithful, or those new to the sport, to enjoy the year. The Moment that Changed Everything: A look at how fans, media, drivers and NASCAR itself have reacted in the year since the death of Dale Earnhardt. 2001 – The Year in Pictures: A look back at the 2001 season with some of the most memorable photos of the year. The Top 10 to Watch: TV Guide breaks down the top races of 2002.(TV Guide PR)(1-14-2002)
