[.ca] Stand on It (ISBN 0894040812)

The REAL story about auto racing:
This book is an absolute MUST READ for anyone who ever wondered how to park their car in a swimming pool. Find out what racers really think just before they smack a wall at 200 mph. Learn how to start racing in a Birdcage and wind up in the big league of NASCAR. Learn out to turn a visit to the infield hospital into a long term relationship. Also, the finer points of racing in reverse gear at night. Seriously, this book is a riot! I read it orginally in the early 70's and have been searching for it ever since then. Not to be confused with the horrid movie starring Burt Reynolds.

Must read for older racing fans:
This book is dated now, but it is a great read for folks who were fans of the sport in the 60's and 70's. There were lots of stories from that period that took place on and off the track that are recounted in the book. It makes me laugh out loud every time I read it!

Must read for auto racing fans:
If you are a racing fan and have not read Stroker Ace, than your racing education is not complete. The authers of the book have take liberty with actual events and created a racing masterpiece. This is the book by which all other auto racing books are judge. The only draw backs to the book are that some of the events and stories are now becoming dated. If you are not and autoracing fan than some of the stories could be a little hard to follow. If you do not know what "loose" and "tight" mean in racing than you could have some trouble with the terms used in the book. This book is a must have for any racing nut.

Just how good IS it?:
STAND ON IT is to auto racing, as Spinal Tap is to rock & roll. These are nearly true happenings, based loosely on the life of the late Curtis Turner, a 50's & 60's NASCAR legend. The driving techniques are so vivid that it feels as if you're riding along. But let's not forget the women, and the alcohol, and the absolute insanity. The best semi-documentary on auto racing you'll ever read.

A great book:
My husband loved this book and convinced me to read it...I read his copy to pieces and have had to order another to replace it. This is a laugh out loud novel...grab your copy today!