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Fast n' loud blood, sweat and beers

"Richard Rawlings' road to the top has been full of dangerous twists and hilarious turns, with a few precipitous cliffs in between. From getting shot defending his beloved 1965 Mustang fastback from carjackers, to blowing out of town Fear and Loathing style in his youth, to eventually foun...

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Main Authors: Rawlings, Richard, 1969- (Author), Dagostino, Mark (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : William Morrow Paperbacks, 2016.
Subjects:
Rawlings, Richard, > 1969- > Biography.
Automobiles > Conservation and restoration.
Automobiles > Collectors and collecting.
Automobiles > Bodies > Maintenance and repair.
Reality television programs > Biography.
Summary: "Richard Rawlings' road to the top has been full of dangerous twists and hilarious turns, with a few precipitous cliffs in between. From getting shot defending his beloved 1965 Mustang fastback from carjackers, to blowing out of town Fear and Loathing style in his youth, to eventually founding Gas Monkey Garage and starring in Discovery's hit automotive-restoration series Fast N' Loud, Rawlings has got some stories to tell. With never-before-seen photos of his childhood and shots from fan-favorite episodes, Rawlings pushes into high gear, sharing the story of his rise to success, his show, and the automotive know-how that has made him famous. He begins with his own story-including how he went from being flat broke to having a seat at the table with some of history's most iconic car guys. Rawlings then heads into Fast N' Loud, the series, sharing new details on everything from the toughest builds to run-ins with his most die-hard fans, along with travel and auto shop anecdotes featuring Aaron Kaufman and the rest of the Gas Monkey gang. He finishes with a handy guide for classic and antique car enthusiasts that includes insider tricks of the trade. Want to start flipping cars for profit yourself? The secrets of Rawlings' success are all here."--From publisher's website.
Physical Description: 224 pages ; 21 cm
ISBN: 9780062387875 (pbk.)
0062387871 (pbk.)
Author Notes: Richard Rawlings, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, developed a passion for automobiles from an early age. A veteran of transcontinental road rallies, he has won the Gumball 3000 and the Bullrun twice, and he broke a world record in the Cannonball Run that had stood for twenty-five years. He is the owner of the world-renowned hot rod shop Gas Monkey Garage and the star of Discovery's hit series Fast N' Loud.
Mark Dagostino is a New York Times bestselling coauthor and a former senior writer at People magazine.

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