Mark Martin: Driven to Race
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (880 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0964972239 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 159 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This is Mark's revealing story of the incredible obstacles and hardships he faced on his way to the top in NASCAR. Told through exclusive interviews and illustrated with family photographs, this book now has a poignant significance because it describes in their own words the intense and close relationship between Mark and his father, Julian, who was tragically killed in a plane accident in 1998.
"It could have been so much better!" according to raceman78@aol.com. Mark Martin is an excellent race car driver and the consumate professional. This book goes where few other "biographies" of NASCAR stars has ever gone. Controversial subjects such as alcohol abuse, family problems, etc. are brought out. The book starts to go where few of this ilk have ever gone - a no bull look at what makes a man do what he does and the demons that can bedevil him as he does it. BUT, there is the problem. This book only mentions the controversial, the truth about family life, the happiness and hurt of growing up to be a star in NASCAR. If the volume had gone into more detail, not voyeurism, but hone. Outstanding cronology of the racing career of Mark Martin. This book is an insightful look into the life of Mark Martin. Certainly a must read for any Martin fan or fan of motorsports. It takes a special mix of natural talent, desire and tenacity to achieve the pinnacle of success as a NASCAR Winston Cup Driver and "Driven To Race" gives you a forthright look into how he was molded by his father, other racers and most of all lifes experiences to become the gutsy, gritty competitor that he is today. Nothing is held back and you won't be able to lay it down until you are finished.. A Customer said Very private look into Mark's private and public life.. I have to say that I was surprised that Mark showed as much of his childhood and personal life as he did. I found this book to be more of a diary then a publication. What a tribute this book is to Mark's dad. It was very informative as to his struggles and his trimphs. I now have a greater understanding of what these extrodanary athletes have to go through for their SPORT. I am a very dedicated MARK MARTIN fan and I guess that I am bias. I do recommend this book for ANY NASCAR fan.