For the Record: 28:50 - A journey toward self-discovery and the Cannonball Run Record

by Ed Bolian, Alex Roy (Foreword), Brock Yates (Introduction)

Speed, horsepower, anti-police countermeasures, and an epic pursuit of a childhood dream collide on a literal and figurative drive that leads a man to spend every available dollar chasing a record. Ed Bolian’s memoir recounts his path from a conversation in high school with Cannonball Run founder, Brock Yates to setting the fastest time ever for driving from New York to Los Angeles. The journey explores goal setting, criminal psychology, and spirituality in the pursuit of finding your true purpose and using what makes you unique to achieve something extraordinary.

Genres: Nonfiction, Cars, Business

338 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 3, 2017

Reviews

[Michael Nunez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fantastic read for me being a car enthusiast and Christian. It covers the thoughts that’s Ed has to face of breaking the law and achieving success even if others see it as going against what God tells us is right and wrong. It was a good viewpoint and thought process of how we as Christians are allowed to go for our dreams that we have, they may make us think we are bad people but always giving praise and thanks to God is our first and foremost calling. It’s awesome to see an automotive figure be so willing to share about his love of God and that even after all he’s accomplished that he wouldn’t be here without God’s Grace and mercy.

[Zack Endsley · Rating 4 out of 5]

An entertaining account of Ed Bolian's record breaking Cannonball Run in 2013. Partnered with Dave Black and Dan Huang they were able to shatter the existing Cannonball Records set in recent history. Ed also gives some insight into his motives for completeing the run and shares some of his experiences running an exotic car rental business and selling exotic cars. I found it inspirational to see how driven he was to accomplish the Cannonball Run, when no clearly defined reward is present for such a feat.

[Michele McBride-Liu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic read for any car person. Everyone has experienced brief moments of what Ed and his team must have felt during their drive, but sustaining that for the time they did was unreal and Ed’s writing made me feel like I was recounting the event with him. Thanks for sharing this experience with everyone.

[David Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of fun and educational too!

Ed comes across as a guy who was driven to success, and yet a pretty normal fellow who just had an obsession that needed to be fulfilled. The stories of putting together the team and getting the car ready for this crazy road trip are an entertaining as the drive itself. Overall, a very entertaining read for any car nut!

[Marcus · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book.
I had a lot of fun reading this book even given the fact that I am not a car guy, and living in a german suburban town not even own a car since more than 12 years.
I was really fascinated by the effort and the result, still thinking it's in general a stupid idea.

[Matthias · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The takeaway from this experience is simply how awesome God can allow our time on this planet to be."

Disregarding the argument of whether God is real or not, the fact that believing in an entity can give you a physical output is something worth acknowledging.

That being said, at some points, it is hard to overlook the religious influence this book has, and for a non-Christian, I could see it being incredibly repetitive. To that, I say that Ed wrote this book firstly for him, and you are a secondary along on his ride.

If you reduce the car aspect out of this book (which we all love), this book asks the question of what that "thing" in your life is, and secondly, if you are willing to chase it. If you have to ask the second part, its not your "thing."

Its nice hearing someone who believes in the same things doing things that you like doing.

[Johnny Edmond · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this quick read. Ed’s never stop spirit in this endeavor and commitment inspires me. I wished he still worked at the Lambo dealership since he would have convinced me to upgrade the Supra MK5 in the garage! Wow. What an amazing adventure and experience. Outstanding storytelling. Congrats brother!

[james patton · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an inspiration

I heard about this book on watching Ed on Vinwiki. Ed is a master story teller and knock this one out of the park.

[Adylio Espinoza · Rating 5 out of 5]

they drove fast

[Maureen Tapio · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my third Cannonball

Book in a row. Roy - Yates - Bolian. Great runs all. Great reads. And here I am,needing six more words.

[Mattia Andreoli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beatiful recount of the life story of Ed Bolian, with a particular focus on the run