VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/05/07) - The heroes, events and atmosphere of the hugely popular world of professional auto racing are revealed in an enlightening spiritual perspective-Before the Thunder Rolls: Devotions for NASCAR Fans, newly released by Judson Press.
Author Dale Beaver, former Motor Racing Outreach chaplain, offers stories, anecdotes and insights into Christian living drawn from some of NASCAR's leading racers and their crew members. Behind-the-scenes details abound, with Beaver recounting faith perspectives he experienced during his years with the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.
Some of auto racing's biggest names-Jeff Gordon, Dale Jarrett, Ward Burton, Bill Elliott, Bobby Labonte, Ryan Newman, Jimmy Spencer and Tony Stewart, among others-provide inspirational accounts of faith kept on track through word and deed despite the high-stress, high-living challenges of one of America's most popular sports.
Additionally Beaver looks at each critical stage of the NASCAR schedule-from "It Starts in the Shop" and "Final Inspection" to "Staying on Track Off the Track"-providing Scriptural applications for all who follow professional auto racing.
Before the Thunder Rolls: Devotions for NASCAR Fans includes forewords by Jimmie Johnson and Ryan Newman as well as the eulogy Beaver preached at the nationally broadcast memorial service for one of NASCAR's legends. It is part of the NASCAR Library Collection, the seal of authentication for NASCAR-licensed books.
The book is available for $13 from Judson Press, a publishing ministry of National Ministries, American Baptist Churches USA. Founded in 1824, Judson publishes Christ-centered leadership resources for the transformation of persons, congregations, communities and cultures. For a complete catalog of Judson resources, call 800-458-3766 or visit www.judsonpress.com.
Andrew C. Jayne American Baptist Churches, USA Mission Resource Development http://www.abc-usa.org/