Darrell Waltrip

A Lifetime Going Around in Circles

In the 1980s, Darrell Waltrip was the reigning king of Nascar - the sport's brightest and most controversial star. Feared, loathed, and admired in equal measure, he drew the wrath of many fans, who wore their emotions on their sleeve, donning T-shirts that read: "I hate warm beer, cold women, and Darrell Waltrip".

Nascar's most popular driver in 1989 and 1990

As the decade progressed, he won over their hearts and was voted Nascar's most popular driver in 1989 and 1990 - and his popularity has continued to soar ever since. Darrell Waltrip retired in 2000, tied for all-time third with eighty-four career victories, and immediately began attracting new fans with his folksy style as a color commentator for Fox Sports' Nascar coverage.

Memories of his life in racing

Now, with that same inimitable charm, Waltrip shares his memories of his life in racing. It's the tale of a man who lived his dream every time he stepped into a race car, and whose dreams got bigger and better every time he climbed out in Victory Lane to celebrate with his wife and two daughters. But it's also the story of Nascar, as Darrell Waltrip serves as a bridge between its earlier days and the explosion of racing into one of the world's most popular sports.

Raced against immortals

Having raced against immortals like Richard Petty and David Pearson, modern-day legends Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon, and rising stars Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Darrell Waltrip provides a knowing look at the evolution of the sport and its greatest drivers and personalities.

Darrell Waltrip's Memories

DW: A Lifetime Going Around in Circles by Darrell Waltrip
ISBN: 0399151532

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