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Ride of Your Life by Lyn St. James
Ride of Your Life by Lyn St. James Ride along with Lyn St. James as she recounts her thrilling career as a world-renowned Indy 500 driver and provides inspiration for everyone. Ride of Your Life - A Race Car Driver's Journey is available now. Lyn's Guiding Principle in Life: GO FOR IT! When Lyn completed her first Indy 500 at the age of 45, she was just he second woman in history to race in the event. Some doubted a woman could keep up with male drivers, and Lyn struggled to get the sponsorship she needed to race. She took eleventh place, and became the first woman to be selected the Indy 500 Rookie of the Year. Leading up to and following that high-profile event were years of struggles and successes, wins and losses - from gaining corporate sponsorships to breaking down gender prejudices. And through it all, Lyn has exhibited a unique blend of creativity, charm and tenacity that is equal parts sophisticated marketer, savvy talk show host and pure bull dog. For the racing enthusiast, this book is a rare behind-the-scenes that most of us would otherwise not be privy to - from Indy to Daytona to Le Mans - from all the fascinating details of the sport itself to reliving the intimacy of harrowing crashes. And for anyone who's chased a dream of a lifetime against all odds, it's the story of a kindred spirit and a handbook of inspiration and how to. "Ride of Your Life" is Lyn St. James latest successful endeavor. A critically acclaimed, delightful read, it succinctly summarizes her whole guiding principle in life: Go for it!
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