Fast Guys, Rich Guys, and Idiots: A Racing Odyssey on the Border of Obsession

by Sam Moses

Book Overview

Sam Moses, a motorsports writer for Sports Illustrated, was assigned to go racing and write about what happened. Fast Guys, Rich Guys, and Idiots is a personal odyssey that peers over the cliff of change and into the pit of obsession. From small-time races to glittery grands prix, it lays bare the greed, lust, and desperation of every driver for time behind the wheel and a faster car. It explains the perfectionism behind taking a turn...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803210965
• ISBN13: 9780803210967
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Bison Books
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The Tough Life of a Race Car Driver

This is Sam Moses' experience with race car driving in the 1980's. He writes his thoughts, dreams, and on-track maneuvering. This is a must read for anyone considering driving a car at speed on a race track. It will either confirm your desires or give you a reason to set aside foolish, dangerous desires. See how it is to start at the bottom and fight for sponsorship. Read a driver's thoughts and see what makes a driver excel. If you like racin' - read this! You'll learn a lot about how tough it is to make it - and how even making it ain't so good sometimes.

an inciteful read

I'm not fast or rich or an idiot, but I love racing and this book gives an excellent inside look at the process of becoming a racer. The work on the track, in the pits, and between the races that adds up to what we call a racing season is mixed with the intimate personal life of Sam Moses. The chaos of his life becomes the backdrop for the chaos of the racing scene. An engaging story that reads as true as I am sure it is.