Monday, February 2, 2009

USA TODAY Sports Weekly Publishes Special Edition: NASCAR Preview '09

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- A special edition of USA TODAY Sports Weekly devoted to NASCAR hits newsstands today. The Sports Weekly NASCAR Preview '09 edition gives motor racing fans an in-depth look at the drivers and tracks they'll encounter during the 2009 season.

Featured in this 56-page special edition:

  • A cover story looking at how NASCAR and its teams will navigate through these turbulent economic times.
  • Profiles of drivers Tony Stewart and Mark Martin, who will try to win his first championship at age 50.
  • An in-depth look at 36 top drivers.
  • The lowdown on the 22 tracks that will be used this season.

The Sports Weekly NASCAR PREVIEW '09 special edition will be on sale at newsstands through February 23rd at a cover price of $4.95. This issue can be ordered by calling 1-800-872-5149 or by visiting www.usatodayservice.com/specialeditions. USA TODAY Sports Weekly publishes special editions throughout the year covering special events in sports.

USA TODAY Sports Weekly covers baseball and football with detailed analysis and in-depth cover stories on the players and issues that shape two of the most popular sports in America. There is no off-season for Sports Weekly - readers will find complete coverage in all 52 issues throughout the year. USA TODAY Sports Weekly is published by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI).