Swerve or die : life at my speed in the first family of NASCAR racing / Kyle Petty and Ellis Henican.
"An insider account and history of the NASCAR world from one of its biggest stars, Kyle Petty. No one knows NASCAR-with all its drama, controversy, and excitement-like Kyle Petty does. Swerve or Die is the smart NASCAR book that's never been written before, a real insider's account of exactly how stock-car racing got to be so controversial and how its Southern-bred worldview is shaking American life yet again. Kyle Petty, a third generations racer, current NASCAR commentator, and one of the most beloved figures in the sport, takes readers deep into the heart of the NASCAR he knows. Through deeply personal stories from his racing career, and that of his father and grandfather, he talks about the biggest stars, the most exciting races and, especially the tough, defining issues the sport has had to face. There is no way to grasp today's wrenching battles for NASCAR's soul without first knowing about the many dramatic moments throughout NASCAR's history, and Petty recounts them all in a story packed with huge characters and plenty of laughs (and details that even the most ardent NASCAR fans don't know). He also lays out his vision for NASCAR's future, and discusses in clear and simple terms how the sport can bring in new people without driving away old ones. Swerve or Die is a must-read for anyone who cares about NASCAR, as well as the perfect primer for anyone who's ever wondered, "What the hell really goes on in there?""-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1250277817
- ISBN: 9781250277817
- Physical Description: viii, 278 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : St. Martin's Press, an imprint of St. Martin's Publishing Group, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
- Formatted Contents Note:
- I:Dreamer -- uniquely Petty -- family business -- fast start -- just Kyle -- loving speed -- team sport -- real life -- speed racer -- II:Driver -- flag waver -- measuring up -- rookie moves -- surrogate family -- Nashville bound -- team Felix -- charity ride -- III: Dad -- boy wonder -- family plan -- hottest wheels -- fourth gen -- growing fast -- learning it -- sinking in -- IV: The road ahead -- fitting tribute -- keep driving -- camp kids -- long ride -- talking head -- true love -- good life -- change machine.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | BIO PETTY (Text) | 36015000522207 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Beaufort Main | B PETTY (Text) | 34208900152967 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Boonville Community Public Library | B PETTY (Text) | 30005100245235 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | B PETTY (Text) | 31781067537165 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Clemmons Branch | B Petty, Kyle (Text) | 0112523467789 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | B PETTY (Text) | 22281500152069 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Eden Library | B Petty (Text) | 31554010885480 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Fletcher Branch | PETTY (Text) | 33258009592473 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Forsyth Central | B Petty, Kyle (Text) | 0112523026514 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Goldsboro Library | B PETTY (Text) | 900005000151965 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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