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Summary: An intense look at an intense sport
Review: As Kent and I were finishing up Book III in the ROLLING THUNDER STOCK CAR RACING SERIES, we realized we had written a considerably different book than the first two. As I said in previous comments, we are trying to do stories that are realistic, that deal with the actual triumphs and failures of real people who have chosen a tremendously competitive sport in which to make their living. We've avoided the melodrama and plain silliness that has been the norm in other books and films about stock car racing and we've been taken to task by some for not throwing in more over-the-top characters and situations (Burt Reynolds driving a race in a chicken suit in "Stroker Ace?"). In RACE TO GLORY, though, we found ourselves dealing with a particularly difficult time in racing. Fan support was growing all over the country, the national media had finally taken an interest in the sport, and races were bing run from California to New England, but this was also the time when some of the superstars of racing were lost in terrible on-track incidents. Speed had clearly surpassed the safety of the equipment and the sport had become even more dangerous. We've chosen to take Jodell Lee and the rest of the crew of the number 34 Ford to the races where these accidents took place, all in an effort to let the reader get a better look at the human emotions that come into play in such situations. We hope we've accomplished that. Just at a time when Jodell finds that he will have even more sobering responsibilities in the near future, he sees one of his idols killed on a race track. How will that affect him? Will it diminish his almost primal urge to compete, to win? Can racing itself survive the tragic loss of its most popular drivers? Kent and I will anxiously await the comments of those who have read the first two books, and hope that this admittedly darker story will bring others into the fold. As Jodell Lee said in the foreword to Book I, "Just imagine how it feels to be behind the wheel of one of those monsters. Just imagine."
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Summary: FULL THROTTLE READING
Review: Easy on the wallet, and easy on the ears, dh Audio continuously offers high excitement stories at economical prices. Stock car racing is the theme of this dynamite tale. Ace driver Jodell Lee is feeling pressure as his family and sponsor not only expect him to win but are depending upon him to be victorious. The fun of whipping around a ragtag oval is gone - it's big business now. An inferno-like crash could be the end or a beginning.
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Summary: FULL THROTTLE READING
Review: Easy on the wallet, and easy on the ears, dh Audio continuously offers high excitement stories at economical prices. Stock car racing is the theme of this dynamite tale. Ace driver Jodell Lee is feeling pressure as his family and sponsor not only expect him to win but are depending upon him to be victorious. The fun of whipping around a ragtag oval is gone - it's big business now. An inferno-like crash could be the end or a beginning.
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Summary: FULL THROTTLE READING
Review: Easy on the wallet, and easy on the ears, dh Audio continuously offers high excitement stories at economical prices. Stock car racing is the theme of this dynamite tale. Ace driver Jodell Lee is feeling pressure as his family and sponsor not only expect him to win but are depending upon him to be victorious. The fun of whipping around a ragtag oval is gone - it's big business now. An inferno-like crash could be the end or a beginning.
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Summary: Another excellent stock car racing book by Wright and Keith
Review: The third book in the Rolling Thunder series, "Race to Glory", continues the fine characters and storytelling of the first two books. This book is written with a slight difference, with flashbacks from the past intertwined with the current happenings in the life of Jodell Bob Lee, now a stock car team owner reliving his life spent in the "race to glory". I highly recommend this book for any stock car racing fan. It provides a behind-the-scenes look at the roots of American stock car racing.
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Summary: Another excellent stock car racing book by Wright and Keith
Review: The third book in the Rolling Thunder series, "Race to Glory", continues the fine characters and storytelling of the first two books. This book is written with a slight difference, with flashbacks from the past intertwined with the current happenings in the life of Jodell Bob Lee, now a stock car team owner reliving his life spent in the "race to glory". I highly recommend this book for any stock car racing fan. It provides a behind-the-scenes look at the roots of American stock car racing.
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Summary: Darker, but still fun
Review: What the authors promise is true: this is a darker, more introspective tale. By flashing forward to Jodell's life today, they manage to foreshadow the tragedies without burdening their characters with an overwhelming sense of dread or foreboding. Despite the tragic circumstances in this installment, though, readers should still find everything they enjoyed about the first two books. Jodell is still the optimistic young driver who can't dream of ever giving up racing. Catherine, now his wife, still offers her unflagging love and support without complaint. Joe still rates chasing women a close second after working on Jodell's car, but he's still there when he's needed (although there are hints this time around that Jodell may insist that Joe decide more clearly where his priorities are). And Bubba is still eating everything he can get his hands on. While this book shifts some of the focus onto some of the more serious concerns of the team--finding a sponsor, balancing family responsibilities with the racing life, and the ver real dangers of the sport--the authors don't give us any shortage of action. The racing scenes are every bit as exciting as in the previous two books. While the Rolling Thunder books may not present a searing insight into the human condition, they're fun, exciting, and action-packed. That's what I'm looking for when I pick one up. When I read one, the authors make me keep turning the pages, wanting to see what happens next. When I finish one, I want to go immediately on to the next one. What more could anyone ask from a stock car racing series?
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Summary: Darker, but still fun
Review: What the authors promise is true: this is a darker, more introspective tale. By flashing forward to Jodell's life today, they manage to foreshadow the tragedies without burdening their characters with an overwhelming sense of dread or foreboding. Despite the tragic circumstances in this installment, though, readers should still find everything they enjoyed about the first two books. Jodell is still the optimistic young driver who can't dream of ever giving up racing. Catherine, now his wife, still offers her unflagging love and support without complaint. Joe still rates chasing women a close second after working on Jodell's car, but he's still there when he's needed (although there are hints this time around that Jodell may insist that Joe decide more clearly where his priorities are). And Bubba is still eating everything he can get his hands on. While this book shifts some of the focus onto some of the more serious concerns of the team--finding a sponsor, balancing family responsibilities with the racing life, and the ver real dangers of the sport--the authors don't give us any shortage of action. The racing scenes are every bit as exciting as in the previous two books. While the Rolling Thunder books may not present a searing insight into the human condition, they're fun, exciting, and action-packed. That's what I'm looking for when I pick one up. When I read one, the authors make me keep turning the pages, wanting to see what happens next. When I finish one, I want to go immediately on to the next one. What more could anyone ask from a stock car racing series?
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