He was an NFL superstar and Drag Racing icon. He had Hollywood starlets on his arm and a legion of fans in the palms of his hands. Dan Pastorini lived on the edge and palye don the brink. No oneleast of all Pastoriniknew what the next turn would bring. His life was indulgent, brilliant, cursed and humbling. He was known a s the toughest man in football, a cover-boy heart-throb and a soft-hearted friend. He changed the way NFL quarterbacks played the game, donning the first Flak Jacket to protect three shattered ribs. He threw perhaps the most fateful pass in playoff history, a controversial championship moment that led to use of NFL replay. He was involved in a tragic speed boating accident. He beat Big Daddy Don Garlits and all of drag racings best. He was the hero in the most triumphant return an NFL team ever received. He never backed down from anything or anyone, falling into notorious scraped and life-altering lows. He married a Playboy model and posed for Playgirl. He dated Farrah Fawcett and was the most iconic figure in a Wild West era when Texas oil boomed and gluttony prevailed. Dan Pastorini never has told the whole story. Until now. This is the story of a gifted, hard-driving kid from California who never stopped going fast or chasing dreams. No matter how much flak he took.

Race cars, hot rods, motorcycles, BMX--racing has captured the heart of America. Ken Owen, president of Racers For Christ, draws on his love of fast-paced action and years ministering to professional drivers and their crews to create devotions that reveal God's wisdom, grace, and provision through the...- joy of car ownership- exhilaration of tracks and open roads- deep satisfaction of relationshipsFrom pit stops for maintenance and spiritual renewal to roaring under the checkered flag for the win and an opportunity to glorify God, readers will experience the excitement of racing and discover the freedom found in Christ.

"Describes dragsters and drag racing, including safety features and rules governing drag races"--Provided by publisher.

A look at the racing cars designed to compete along a straight course.

Life in the Fast Lane By: Jim Burton Author Jim Burton has lived his life in the fast lane. This book is a few entertaining and humorous short stories from his life. He was recruited by the mafia and worked with them for years. He became one of the largest art dealers in the country. He made millions on insider trading and lost it all on Black Tuesday. While he was in the business, Burton became friends with John Gotti. He did foreign currency deals with stolen money from the Vatican. In Argentina, the Feds put him in an underground prison and took 12 million dollars for his release. He became one of the largest cocaine dealers on Long Island for ten years and never got caught due to family ties. The law set him up and planted things to put Burton away. He was put in jail for years without a break or trial and he still beat them. Only the law can break the law.

Steven McRae - Dancer in the Fast Lane gives a close up look at the ballet and dance world's newest, flame-haired star. Born and raised in the world of Australia's high octane, drag-racing circuit, Steven effortlessly moves between the sophistication of his interpretations of the greatest ballet roles as a Principal of The Royal Ballet, to full throttle blasts of tap. Once again photographer Andrej Uspenski has used his exclusive vantage point as a First Artist withThe Royal Ballet to give us glimpses of a dancer becoming a true dance supernova.

Speed addicts will find an array of diverse thrills in this exhilarating guide. Projects range from making stealth paper airplanes to constructing rubber band dragsters and even traditional go-carts! Emphasizing adult supervision (when appropriate) and safety, this book will have boys using their creativity and some elbow grease to keep the fun speeding along.