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Old 01-04-2007, 05:48 AM
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Default Anybody read Smokey's book?

Just wondering if anybody has read Smokey's book "Best Damned Garage In Town"

I usually burn up the charge card ordering books off amazon.com, but have delayed on this - guess Im not sure what to expect of this one.

Anybody read?

Does the 'life story' of a great racer/builder hold much appeal?
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Old 01-04-2007, 08:50 AM
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http://www.amazon.com/Best-Damn-Garage-T...TF8&s=books

link to the book.
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Old 01-07-2007, 12:50 AM
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Default Re: Anybody read Smokey's book?

either not allot of readers, or nobody interested in Smokey Yunick?

he built some badass machines.
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Old 01-07-2007, 01:20 AM
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Default Re: Anybody read Smokey's book?

I read it when it first came out. He was one horny son-of-a-gun. It's amazing he found time to work on engines!

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Old 01-07-2007, 05:51 AM
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Default Re: Anybody read Smokey's book?

It's a worthwhile read, he was certainly his own man and lived in the right time. Toughest part is that its written just like a series of recorded conversations with an end-of-life Smokey. It can tend to ramble and repeat itself. If you're easily offended, its probably too vulgar a read. (But given the borderline-obsessive Linda Vaughn fan club here, I think most can probably handle it)
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Old 01-07-2007, 08:58 AM
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wooow...Isa gonna need to hear more about this L.V. fan club? lol.
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Old 01-08-2007, 07:31 AM
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Default Re: Anybody read Smokey's book?

One of the best books I ever listened to. I bought the audio version of it. Smokey thought outside the box in every thing he did, if you don't appreciate that train of thought you probably would not care for the book. If you think Bill France was/is the god of everything racing, you will not like the book. Smokey called it like he saw it, did not sugar coat it, and did not care who he pissed off. Remember, he was the guy that drove his car home before a Daytona race after taking the pole. Great guy, great book IMO.
Oh, if you are into politically correctness, don't read it either.
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