The Art of Racing in the Rain

I read it during the flights to and from colorado.

It was very interesteing because some of the races that are mentioned in the book I was working at. It made me think of what car was he possibly talking about if it was based on facts.

In either case.. good book.
 
quadzjr said:
I read it during the flights to and from colorado.

It was very interesteing because some of the races that are mentioned in the book I was working at. It made me think of what car was he possibly talking about if it was based on facts.

In either case.. good book.
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I was reading in a part of his biography and it meantioned him running a Miata.
It didnt say what class or anything....

But it did mentioned he wrecked pretty good at an event (couldnt remember which one)
 
A simply amazing read on so many different levels. I (unfortunately) chose to read it on a business trip with my then brand new boss and had to hope that he wouldn't notice me tearing up all the way from Houston to NY.

Read it, and then give it to your non-driving loved ones to read. The Enzo "hot lap" section is as close to explaining why we all do this as anything I've ever read.
 
StephenB said:
I just got teary eyed... enjoy all the time you have!
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Oh, we do...

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ITA_honda said:
I was reading in a part of his biography and it meantioned him running a Miata.
It didnt say what class or anything....

But it did mentioned he wrecked pretty good at an event (couldnt remember which one)
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Garth ran Spec Miata in the Pacific Northwest. The last wreck ended the car, at Pacific Raceways I believe.
 
You guys are going to have me stopping by the bookstore on the way home tonight. It's got to be pretty good if it's recommended by a guy named Stephen B. ;)
 
I still haven't finished the book.
I lost (to me) the best dog in the world (Ty) shortly before my wife bought the book, so it was a tough read.
Ty watch while I would go over videos of me racing, and he'd sit next to me during F1 races just like in the book.
A friend had the author sign a copy: "for Ty...the best friend Tim and Aimee ever had."

I have to suck it up and finish the book now.
 
Stephanie and I did finish the book on our trip to Watkins Glen a few weeks back. I have now passed it on to friends and co-workers. It really is probably my favorite story of all time. (Including any movie I have scene since a movie is still a "story") The most interesting part to all of this for me is that Patrick Dempsey skipped the last grand-am race at none other than Watkins glen last weekend to film a "Movie" not greys anatomy. Hmmmmm what do you all think.... how long till it comes out and do you think it will be anything compaired to the book?

TO ALL THOSE THAT HAVEN"T READ IT... It really is great! I would definetly read it before the movie comes out!

Stephen
PS: My wife loves Patrick Dempsy so I had to point out her fathers age and his... I know I am cruel
 
I doubt Patrick was filming the story yet....too soon for it to all have been screenplayed and cast and contracted and bla bla bla. He was just making $$$$$$$$ on some OTHER project. Gotta pay for Le Mans!
 
So I finally got around to reading this. Well, I've started reading it...

My Mom and I usually buy each other books for Xmas. This past xmas she bought me this one! I didn't even know that she knew it existed, but it was a very pleasant surprise :)

The book is simply amazing!!!! I am going to be sad when it is over! :(
 
CRallo said:
So I finally got around to reading this. Well, I've started reading it...

My Mom and I usually buy each other books for Xmas. This past xmas she bought me this one! I didn't even know that she knew it existed, but it was a very pleasant surprise :)

The book is simply amazing!!!! I am going to be sad when it is over! :(
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I read it and as a dog owner I found it a tough book to finish! :(
 
This is one of those books that if you have a dog, a kid or two, an intersting family dynamic, or all the above, -will- trigger emotions and make you think about all we do, not just racing but everything in the game of life.
 
My boss loaned me that book because he thought I'd enjoy it. Man, I still hate those in-laws!!

Bob Clifton
(Who enjoys racing in the rain)
ITB Dodge Daytona
 
Thread-jack!

Did somebody say "threadjack"? No? OK, I'll say it then. :D

My first novel comes out May 10. It's called Purgatory Chasm, and its hero is a guy who was a talented NASCAR Busch Series racer who looked like he was destined for Cup - until he drank it all away.

Now he's a mechanic and a leg-breaker for his renegade AA group.

Cars are central to the plot, and one of my favorite scenes involves the hero and his dad (also a former racer, also a drunk) racing old cop cars around a quarter-mile dirt bullring.

In the next month or so, you can expect much more unseemly self-promotion from me.

Here's the Amazon page: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...eywords=steve+ulfelder&sprefix=steve+ulfelder

Here's the starred review from Publishers Weekly, a closely watched trade rag: http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-312-67292-8

Steve
05 ITR
Flatout Motorsports
www.ulfelder.com
 
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