- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd; 1st edition (4 July 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1859608868
- ISBN-13: 978-1859608869
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 16.2 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 617,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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David Treymayne, Mail on Sunday
Perry McCarthy does for Formula One what Bill Bryson did for travel writing.
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Perry McCarthy decided at the age of 18 that he wanted to reach the top of the world's most expensive sport. With no racing experience, no cash, and little going for him except a passion for speed, the exhuberant Cockney shouldn't have stood a chance. His endless search for backing and recognition led him from "The world's unluckiest racing driver" to his heroic, often hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking efforts to make it into Formula 1. This is his autobiography, which covers his wild boyhood, a trial at the Brands Hatch Racing School which noted his outstanding natural talent, and working on oil rigs to fund his start in the junior formulae.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
When's the continuation book coming out?,
By Tracy Pfaff (Funchal, Madeira Portugal) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Flat Out, Flat Broke: Formula 1 the Hard Way!: Bk. H886 (Hardcover)
Hands up. I'd never heard of Perry McCarthy before. I stumbled over this book whilst searching for something else on Amazon.It's a stumble I was very happy to make because I simply love his book. It's extremely well written - from the heart. From the moment I had read the first few pages, I knew I'd have trouble putting it down. It's a terrific tale of one man's desire/dream to succeed in motor racing/F1. Perry will have you gripped on every page. You'll either be laughing, welling up or feeling anxious awaiting the outcome. His one-liners are great. He lets his imagination run wild. I could never in a million years have dreamt up the scams he did. He's a true talent - not only to racing but to writing too. I sincerely hope that he writes a follow up to this one.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Flat out, Flat Great,
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This review is from: Flat Out, Flat Broke: Formula 1 the Hard Way (re-issue) (Paperback)
This has to be one of the funniest books i have ever read. A great read which can make you laugh and cry and somtimes at the ame time; i would suggest it to anyone. Great for the F1 fan and a great book even for people who might not normally like motor sports.I was to young to remember Perry in F1, so i read this book in aim of finding out about the Top Gear Stig. Yet i found this i learnt more about F1 drivers, what it takes to be one, and how hard it can be from this book than from any other i have ever read.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perry you are one in a million!,
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This review is from: Flat Out, Flat Broke: Formula 1 the Hard Way (re-issue) (Paperback)
This is such an hilarious biography, whether you are laughing with or at Perry you just will not be able to put it down. There is no doubt at all Perry is a fantastic driver as he is a story-teller and whether he finally does get a drive again, I can't wait to find out . . . but in the meantime let this book take you on the unique roller coaster of 'Perry World', yes it is a bit like Wayne's World and there must be a movie to be made too! (...)
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