Lyrical Laps and Laughs, 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Points Race Re-Caps, From a Jeff Gordon Fan's Perspective (Paperback)

by Maria, Y. Bennett (Author)

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Product Description
Lyrical Laps and Laughs, 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Points Race Re-Caps from a Jeff Gordon Fan's Perspective, is a book unlike any you've experienced! You will enjoy this unique and refreshing style of race re-caps as a fresh and entertaining departure from the mundane. In the easy to read, historically accurate, entertaining and humorous format, every race is looked at with an eye to accuracy in terms of events and outcome, and even though the author writes from the perspective of an emotion-filled Jeff Gordon fan, anyone can gain insightful knowledge of the preceding week's race by reading her words. It will be a great addition to your Jeff Gordon and NASCAR memorabilia collection!   So many of the season's historical and record-breaking events are paid tribute to within the pages of Lyrical Laps and Laughs, some of which are:   -Jeff finally winning at Phoenix, one of only 3 tracks that he had not won at yet--- and he won from the pole!   -An inspirational tribute to the Virginia Tech tragedy victims.   -Jeff breaking and exceeding Dale Earnhardt, Sr.'s all time win record!   -Jeff's win at Darlington on Mother's Day with steam pouring out of his engine for the last several laps!   -A special tribute to the late Bill France, Jr.   -The birth of Jeff and Ingrids first-born child.   ...And so much more!   You don't have to be a Jeff Gordon fan to enjoy this book, but being one is an added bonus!

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: The Original Route 66, Inc. (November 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979993407
• ISBN-13: 978-0979993404
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,618,382 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A one of a kind treat!, June 18, 2008

By	Melissa D. Hawkins (West Coast, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a very unique book that I enjoyed reading. The lyrical poems are put together really well, and truly capture the events of the many races that Jeff Gordon was in during the 2007 season. I particularly enjoyed the journaling aspect of the book, which gave a glimpse into the daily life of the author.
I think this would make a great gift for any Jeff Gordon fan. I can picture Lyrical Laps and Laughs as a fun talking piece at any NASCAR get together. It definitely has a place on my coffee table during race time.
Also, I want to point out how refreshing it is to see a female author covering the sport of car racing. I think Maria Bennett is a great role-model for young female writers.

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious, November 14, 2008

By	Deana - See all my reviews

I am a huge Jeff Gordon fan so this book was right up my alley. Maria Bennett takes all the race recaps but from a Jeff Gordon's view point since she is a fan herself. She takes each race and recaps it and then follows it with a hilarious poem. This is must have Christmas gift for all Nascar lovers whether they are Jeff Gordon fans or not.

5.0 out of 5 stars Lyrical Laps and Laughs, October 16, 2008

By	Connie Moser (Canisteo, NY) - See all my reviews

I have not quite finished the book Lyrical Laps and Laughs by Maria Bennett. I am enjoying it very much. I am not really into poetry, but wanted to read the book, because I am a very big fan of Jeff Gordon and Maria is from the area where I live. The poetry was very good and at times I forgot I was even reading poetry. I liked the personal notes she added to the beginning of each chapter. They made the book even more interesting. It was a very good year to write about Jeff since he did so well that year. A great book to give to any Jeff Gordon fan.