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A.J.
Traces the life of A.J. Foyt, describes his experiences as a champion race car driver, and presents his observations on the world of automobile racing
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First published September 1, 1983
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December 3, 2017
Kevin Cogan fans beware! This is not the book for you.
In days of push-to-pass, stage racing, and the hairless, teenage millionaire jockies that pass for race drivers, "A.J." is throwback to a bygone era long since past. It is not just the amazing story that is the life of AJ Foyt or his naturally colorful style that make this book outstanding; it is that such a work couldn't or wouldn't be written today. AJ Foyt curses; he calls out fellow drivers by name and in wickedly entertaining detail; he relays bawdy tales of felonies, fights, and fornication; he belittles sanctioning bodies, big corporate sponsors, and the media alike. Today there are very few living racers in North America that would have clout to do that and - as Foyt himself might say - not one that has the balls. And with the current climate of declining attendance, shrinking sponsorship dollars, increasingly embarrassing marketing gimmicks, never has there been a more urgent need for someone - literally anyone - to say what's on his mind...
Simply put, there will never be another AJ Foyt.
In days of push-to-pass, stage racing, and the hairless, teenage millionaire jockies that pass for race drivers, "A.J." is throwback to a bygone era long since past. It is not just the amazing story that is the life of AJ Foyt or his naturally colorful style that make this book outstanding; it is that such a work couldn't or wouldn't be written today. AJ Foyt curses; he calls out fellow drivers by name and in wickedly entertaining detail; he relays bawdy tales of felonies, fights, and fornication; he belittles sanctioning bodies, big corporate sponsors, and the media alike. Today there are very few living racers in North America that would have clout to do that and - as Foyt himself might say - not one that has the balls. And with the current climate of declining attendance, shrinking sponsorship dollars, increasingly embarrassing marketing gimmicks, never has there been a more urgent need for someone - literally anyone - to say what's on his mind...
Simply put, there will never be another AJ Foyt.
October 20, 2017
That was an excellent book. I learned a lot about racing and I found A.J. to be a very inspiring person. He made me want to get out there and accomplish something big. I wish I had read this book 20 years ago!
April 12, 2019
An enjoyable memoir from one of the best. I wish he’d have narrated an audiobook version. That would be real entertaining
October 15, 2022
Damn good read…A.J. Foyt is a legendary old school bad ass!
October 24, 2022
AJ uses the tone one would expect, with first-hand accounts of an exciting list of big names in racing, people, companies and products.
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