“Hot Shoe! A Checkered Past: My Story” is the autobiography of infamous stock car racer, Gary Balough. Balough is known for being one of the country’s winningest drivers on dirt and asphalt short tracks, though his career would take an unexpected turn just as it began to peak. “Hot Shoe” not only covers Balough’s illustrious career on the track, but also his fall from grace after becoming involved in organized crime.
The heart breaking story of a talented racer who tried to shortcut his way to the NASCAR Cup Series and instead destroyed his driving career and his family. I little long winded at times, but well worth the read