Powered by a high-octane mix of bravado and humility, Dale Jr. shares the victory and joy, tragedy and heartbreak in his first Winston Cup season. Here are the crowds, the endless travel, and the behind-the-scenes action while Dale Jr. tries to carve out his own identity and win the respect of his peers. He shows you how races are won or lost, the bonds between a driver and his team-and the weight of racing against a man who is not only your father but also your boss, your toughest competitor, and a NASCAR legend. From the crush of the media to split-second, life-and-death decisions behind the wheel, Driver #8 is one helluva ride.
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Dale Earnhardt, Jr is the son of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt. He is only 27 years old and one of the most talented drivers in the sport. Jade Gurss is a publicist and freelance journalist.
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Whether you're talking about father or son, the name Dale Earnhardt IS NASCAR. DRIVER #8 is Dale, Jr.'s, story--telling of how he reached the pantheon of auto racing. David Thomas's reading fits the author and his story well. His Southern voice and down-home charm recount how Dale, Jr., handled growing up amid his father's fame and how he worked to create his own identity. This book is not just for fans. It's an easy listen about auto racing and its personalities, who have more impact on popular culture than spectators might imagine. D.J.S. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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As a Dale Jr. fan I'd read anything he does but this is simply a well written piece of work. He may be a youngster in the sport but Dale Jr. can write with a maturity while still maintaining his youthfull sense of style and humor. Although those that don't follow races every week may not understand some things he talks about or find the summary of races a bit boring....NASCAR fans will enjoy getting a behind the scenes feel for what drivers and their crew go through week after week, be it the thrill of victory or the low points after a heartbreaking bad day. I especially loved Dale's honesty about the things he does off the track, like the appearances he makes, how he feels about them and the fun he has with friends at Club E. After reading this book I'd give anything to see Dale at Halloween as "Dirk Diggler".....what a hoot!!DON'T get this book if you are looking for a "life story" about his childhood or a biography about Dale's life after losing his dad. Although he touches on it in the Epilogue, this is a book about Dale JR, not SR and as Jr says in the beginning, that book may be coming years down the road. I'm proud to be a fan of one of NASCAR's rising stars and this book will make the upcoming 2002 season all the more enjoyable.
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WOW,
By Samantha M. Hagler (Plano, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Driver #8 (Hardcover)
One word......AWESOME!!! Dale Jr. takes on a wild ride through his rookie season running with the Big Dogs in the Winston Cup. Not only does he give us an insider view of what happens on race day, he takes us behind the wall and gives us a look at a driver off the track. This is the closest I've felt to the real life of the guys I watch on Sunday. Driver #8 is a great read full of emotional highs and lows. I found myself laughing in some segments and nearly crying in others. Even if you aren't a fan of Dale Jr., I encourage you to read this book. You'll have a whole new respect for what these fellows do and a whole new respect for them as people.
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Racing to the Top,
By George R. Grayson (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Driver #8 (Hardcover)
Dale Jr. and Jade have hit the nail on the head with this book. I feel it brings the reader to the point of actually being in the pits and the car during a race season. I found this book to be a very fast read, I couldn't put it down. Thank you Dale Jr and Jade for the well written book. Run for the Championship in 2002. Hope to see you at the head table in New York.
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pit lane, green flag drops, front straightaway, lead lap, pit strategy, restrictor plates, forty laps, fifty laps, hundred laps, thirty laps, pit stall, fresh tires, rookie team, front stretch, qualifying lap, twenty laps, garage area, crew guys, motor coach, backup car, yellow comes, starting field, race morning, few laps, ten laps Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Winston Cup, Busch Series, Harold Hinson, North Carolina, Steve Park, Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt, Bud Pole, Rolling Stone, Bobby Labonte, Tony Eury, New York, Rusty Wallace, Dale Jarrett, Jeff Burton, Las Vegas, The Big One, Victory Lane, Bud Girls, Matt Kenseth, Jeff Gordon, New Hampshire, Bill Elliott, Jerry Nadeau, Richard Petty New!
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pit lane, green flag drops, front straightaway, lead lap, pit strategy, restrictor plates, forty laps, fifty laps, hundred laps, thirty laps, pit stall, fresh tires, rookie team, front stretch, qualifying lap, twenty laps, garage area, crew guys, motor coach, backup car, yellow comes, starting field, race morning, few laps, ten laps Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Winston Cup, Busch Series, Harold Hinson, North Carolina, Steve Park, Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt, Bud Pole, Rolling Stone, Bobby Labonte, Tony Eury, New York, Rusty Wallace, Dale Jarrett, Jeff Burton, Las Vegas, The Big One, Victory Lane, Bud Girls, Matt Kenseth, Jeff Gordon, New Hampshire, Bill Elliott, Jerry Nadeau, Richard Petty New!
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