Thanks to MacMillan for letting me get a head start reading this one. A touching and approachable story of nascar’s greatest family

Excellent look into the first family of NASCAR. Kyle Petty doesn't hold anything back. Engaging and well written that even makes a not a huge racing fan wanting to keep turning the pages.

Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC.

I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley.

Kyle Petty, now 62 years old, is best known for being a member of one of NASCAR's most prominent families. He is the son of Richard Petty, "The King", who won 200 NASCAR races, the winningest driver of all-time. Kyle had nowhere near that level of success, but is/was kind of a Renaissance Man, a versatile guy who is also a singer/songwriter, a TV commentator and the creator of a very successful charity which was inspired by Adam, his son, who was killed tragically before he was 20 years old.

This book covers a lot of ground. A lot of NASCAR history. A lot about the family and Petty Enterprises, which actually got its start with Lee Petty, Kyle's grandfather. Tragedies impacted Kyle's life and those are covered. This is not a NASCAR expose at all, so don't expect criticism of NASCAR or gossip about drivers, past or present. Kyle praises NASCAR for adapting to a constantly changing business environment.

This is a smooth, easy-to-follow read, even for someone who is not a racing fan. The Petty family is a truly class act. Their story is both interesting and inspiring.

I’ve never watched a stock car race or any other car race and yet I still enjoyed this book. The writing is just ok but the story telling is fun and I liked learning a bit about a sport (and truly a culture) that I knew next to nothing about.

Thank you to netgalley for providing me with an early release in exchange for an honest and fair review.

Great book with a unique perspective on life. I liked getting to know the person behind the name. Well written and interesting.

This was a very well done memoir. I loved reading about Kyle's life and his family. I laughed, was sad, and didn't want it to end. Highly recommend for any racing fan (past or present)!

I love biographies and NASCAR! The Petty family is well known but you never know why expect. Kyle came across as a down to Earth, nice guy. This would make a great gift for any NASCAR enthusiast in your life!

This is a combination of a bio and history of NASCAR. The introduction deals with Adam's tragic death during a practice and it threw me for a loop; not how I expect a book to start.
Really enjoyed this book snd learned z lot. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

If there is such a thing as Nascar royalty, the Petty family belongs on the throne! From his grandfather Lee, to his father Richard (he with the cowboy hat and sunglasses), to Kyle (and his pony tail wearing, motorcycle riding, wise-cracking persona).
In this book, third generation Nascar driver Kyle Petty lays bare his soul about his experiences in the sport. From his earliest memories of growing up, to his teenage years, to his beginnings racing, to his adult years (and the horrific loss of his son, Adam, who was the fourth generation driver), all the way to the present day.
I have to admit, I was always puzzled by Kyle. He always seemed to me (a lifelong Nascar fan) to be a rather odd guy. I couldn't place his square peg in the round hole that most Nascar drivers fit into. Boy, was I wrong! The guy has done more for the sport and for charity than probably 90% of drivers!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. And especially appreciated Kyle's thoughts on where the sport is going in the future. And I am now happy that he doesn't fit into the typical mold. He's a very interesting, unique individual! We need more like him in the sport!
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review an ARC of this book.