Description
Author: Sam Posey, Hardbound, 191 Pages, ISBN: 9781935007272, 1st Edition, 2015 -
A Collection of Articles, Broadcast Intros, and Profiles
For more than 40 years, racing fans have followed Sam Posey's distinguished career as a driver, writer, and broadcaster. Posey wrote his first article for Road & Track in 1968, the same year he drove a Chevrolet Camaro for Roger Penske's team in the Trans-Am series. In the 1970s he not only won at Sebring and finished on the podium at Le Mans, he also published a highly regarded autobiography, The Mudge Pond Express.
Posey retired from driving in 1982, but his articles for Road & Track, Sports Illustrated, and other publications continued, as well as his work as a television commentator. For this book Posey has selected the best of his
work in both fields. The result is a remarkably varied mix ranging from racing in the rain at Le Mans to test-driving the propeller-driven "Wind Wagon" created by his uncle Teddy in the 1920s.
Posey also offers an insider's look at such classic series as the original Can-Am and Trans-Am championships. There are also examples of the shorter broadcast introductions he produced for Formula One at Spa and Monaco.
No matter what the venue or circumstances, Posey's writing reflects his innate curiosity and enthusiasm for a wide range of non-automotive interests, such as painting,
art, design, and architecture. Where the Writer Meets the Road takes you on an unforgettable journey.
Chapter Introductions by Mario Andretti, Jim Hall, Dan Gurney, Jim Redman, Roger Penske and Parnelli Jones
Foreword by David Hobbs
