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The Race: Living Life on Track
“Boogity, boogity, boogity! Let’s go racing!”
Winning is in every racer’s blood. They continually push themselves to the edge, physically and emotionally, in pursuit of the checkered flag and a visit to Victory Lane. It is the racer’s way.
We too are racers in the middle of the greatest race known to life. We want to live in a way that, when we reach our finish line, we can be proud of what we’ve accomplished. We want to be an example for our family and friends. And if we are a follower of Christ, we want to hear the words “well done my good and faithful servant.”
In The Race , Motor Racing Outreach leaders Billy Mauldin and Kyle Froman share the lessons they’ve learned in the pits and among the NASCAR community to help others with their personal mission―preparing for it, receiving it, and then living faithfully on mission.
Throughout, three-time NASCAR champion and Hall of Fame inductee Darrell Waltrip offers related stories on what it takes to win the race, giving fans an inside look at his profession and the personal belief in God that keeps him on mission.
Winning is in every racer’s blood. They continually push themselves to the edge, physically and emotionally, in pursuit of the checkered flag and a visit to Victory Lane. It is the racer’s way.
We too are racers in the middle of the greatest race known to life. We want to live in a way that, when we reach our finish line, we can be proud of what we’ve accomplished. We want to be an example for our family and friends. And if we are a follower of Christ, we want to hear the words “well done my good and faithful servant.”
In The Race , Motor Racing Outreach leaders Billy Mauldin and Kyle Froman share the lessons they’ve learned in the pits and among the NASCAR community to help others with their personal mission―preparing for it, receiving it, and then living faithfully on mission.
Throughout, three-time NASCAR champion and Hall of Fame inductee Darrell Waltrip offers related stories on what it takes to win the race, giving fans an inside look at his profession and the personal belief in God that keeps him on mission.
224 pages, Paperback
First published May 5, 2014
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July 22, 2014
Rating:
3 of 5 stars (good)
Review:
I picked up this book hoping to be able to read more about Darrell Waltrip and gain some insight from him on his NASCAR career as both a driver and a commentator. While there is some of that in this book, that is not the focus. Instead, the role that God and the Christian faith has on Waltrip and the rest of the NASCAR community is the focus of this book that is co-written by Waltrip and two Motor Racing Outreach leaders.
This isn’t to say that there isn’t any commentary on racing. Indeed, Waltrip shares both knowledge and anecdotes about racing. As a casual NASCAR fan, I appreciated some of his insight into some of the technical aspects of the sport, such as his explanation of how clean air helps the driver in front. He mixes that with how his spirituality has helped him in his NASCAR life and does so without sounding too preachy – he simply shares how it has shaped him.
Similarly, the passages by Froman and Maudlin were also told in a manner not to preach but to share and possibly teach. I especially liked the conversations they had with either fans or citizens about their spirituality. Both men also told of how they felt that God was calling them to not only share their spirit with NASCAR drivers and crew members, but also to learn lessons from the interactions with these men and their families on their faith as well.
Overall, this was an enjoyable book once I got used to the format and the topics. I would recommend it to NASCAR fans who want to learn more about the connection between the sport and Christianity. If religion is a topic a sports fan wishes to avoid, then this would not be a book I would recommend.
I wish to thank Net Galley for providing an advance review copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Did I skim?
I did skim some of the stories by the ministers when they seemed to be saying the same thing several times by simply quoting a different Scripture passage. Otherwise, no
Pace of the book:
Good for the most part. Aside from the aforementioned repeats of a message, both the spiritual messages and the racing stories were good.
Do I recommend?
NASCAR fans will enjoy Waltrip’s stories and his humor, although people who are not strong followers of the Christian faith may want to skip this one and find other NASCAR books without this aspect.
Book Format Read:
e-book (Kindle)
3 of 5 stars (good)
Review:
I picked up this book hoping to be able to read more about Darrell Waltrip and gain some insight from him on his NASCAR career as both a driver and a commentator. While there is some of that in this book, that is not the focus. Instead, the role that God and the Christian faith has on Waltrip and the rest of the NASCAR community is the focus of this book that is co-written by Waltrip and two Motor Racing Outreach leaders.
This isn’t to say that there isn’t any commentary on racing. Indeed, Waltrip shares both knowledge and anecdotes about racing. As a casual NASCAR fan, I appreciated some of his insight into some of the technical aspects of the sport, such as his explanation of how clean air helps the driver in front. He mixes that with how his spirituality has helped him in his NASCAR life and does so without sounding too preachy – he simply shares how it has shaped him.
Similarly, the passages by Froman and Maudlin were also told in a manner not to preach but to share and possibly teach. I especially liked the conversations they had with either fans or citizens about their spirituality. Both men also told of how they felt that God was calling them to not only share their spirit with NASCAR drivers and crew members, but also to learn lessons from the interactions with these men and their families on their faith as well.
Overall, this was an enjoyable book once I got used to the format and the topics. I would recommend it to NASCAR fans who want to learn more about the connection between the sport and Christianity. If religion is a topic a sports fan wishes to avoid, then this would not be a book I would recommend.
I wish to thank Net Galley for providing an advance review copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Did I skim?
I did skim some of the stories by the ministers when they seemed to be saying the same thing several times by simply quoting a different Scripture passage. Otherwise, no
Pace of the book:
Good for the most part. Aside from the aforementioned repeats of a message, both the spiritual messages and the racing stories were good.
Do I recommend?
NASCAR fans will enjoy Waltrip’s stories and his humor, although people who are not strong followers of the Christian faith may want to skip this one and find other NASCAR books without this aspect.
Book Format Read:
e-book (Kindle)
September 5, 2014
I feel like I have grown up watching Darrell Waltrip, first as a NASCAR driver and then currently as a commentator for FOX Sports. When I think of him a couple of things come to mind. The first is his classic, "Boogity, Boogity, Boogity, Let's Go Racin' Boys". The second thing would have to be his obvious love for his family and fellow drivers.
If you've ever listened to him call a race while his brother Michael is driving you know without a doubt that he loves his family. Just by listening to him you also know that he has a deep love for his NASCAR family. After reading the book The Race, I am even further convinced that that love comes from his deep abiding faith in God.
Darrell is joined by Kyle Froman and Billy Mauldin of Motor Racing Outreach (MRO) to bring you a winning strategy for running the race we call life. Many of the analogies appropriately relate back to racing, which is fitting since we are told in Scripture that we are to run the race set before us. We have each been given a mission in this life and it is up to each of us to live out what God has placed before us.
At the end of the very first chapter, Kyle Froman sets the tone for the rest of the book with the following quote:
Racing is exhilarating and thrilling. Racing is also dangerous and exhausting. Without preparation we will have a hard time finishing the race, much less winning. We have to take time “at the shop” to prepare ourselves for what a life on mission looks like.
The book is divided up into three sections, Preparing for Mission, Receiving Your Mission, and Living on Mission. Within those three sections are chapters that go deeper into how we as Christ followers can not only prepare for this race of life, but also come out winners.
I particularly enjoyed the different voices in this book. It was interesting to hear Darrell's perspective as a driver and also Kyle and Billy's perspectives as ones who minister to the NASCAR personnel, drivers and their families. The gospel is clearly presented and a plan for implementing the spread of the gospel in our own lives is lined out in detail. If you are like me you will come away from it with an even bigger appreciation for the sport and especially the ministry of Motor Racing Outreach.
If you've ever listened to him call a race while his brother Michael is driving you know without a doubt that he loves his family. Just by listening to him you also know that he has a deep love for his NASCAR family. After reading the book The Race, I am even further convinced that that love comes from his deep abiding faith in God.
Darrell is joined by Kyle Froman and Billy Mauldin of Motor Racing Outreach (MRO) to bring you a winning strategy for running the race we call life. Many of the analogies appropriately relate back to racing, which is fitting since we are told in Scripture that we are to run the race set before us. We have each been given a mission in this life and it is up to each of us to live out what God has placed before us.
At the end of the very first chapter, Kyle Froman sets the tone for the rest of the book with the following quote:
Racing is exhilarating and thrilling. Racing is also dangerous and exhausting. Without preparation we will have a hard time finishing the race, much less winning. We have to take time “at the shop” to prepare ourselves for what a life on mission looks like.
The book is divided up into three sections, Preparing for Mission, Receiving Your Mission, and Living on Mission. Within those three sections are chapters that go deeper into how we as Christ followers can not only prepare for this race of life, but also come out winners.
I particularly enjoyed the different voices in this book. It was interesting to hear Darrell's perspective as a driver and also Kyle and Billy's perspectives as ones who minister to the NASCAR personnel, drivers and their families. The gospel is clearly presented and a plan for implementing the spread of the gospel in our own lives is lined out in detail. If you are like me you will come away from it with an even bigger appreciation for the sport and especially the ministry of Motor Racing Outreach.
June 17, 2014
The old adage never judge a book by it's cover could have been coined in regards to this book. Based on the cover alone, the average NASCAR fan might pick this book up thinking it's a biography of Darrell Waltrip. They might expect to be regaled with great behind-the-scenes tales from his years racing in NASCAR's premier racing series. They would get this in some respects but do not be fooled. The Race: Living Life On Track by Froman, Mauldin and Waltrip is NOT about Darrell Waltrip as much as it's a story of Motor Racing Outreach (MRO) who ministers and guides those in the NASCAR community. And while indeed it contains many anecdotal stories from the track it's more about how they assist those in the racing community win the race of life though faith.
The authors of The Race are three-time NASCAR Champion Darrell Waltrip, Kyle Froman (Director of Development for Motor Racing Outreach) and Billy Mauldin (the President and CEO of Motor Racing Outreach. Each chapter of the book has a theme on how this can be done and includes relative stories from the track but also relevant bible verse and personal experience from each of the three authors with the theme and it's lesson for the race of life. These stories make the book easy to relate to for race fans on an individual level while continuing to relate back to the NASCAR community as a whole. Also in each of the chapters the three authors take on the themes with personal revelations from the track and their respective lives in general. At first I thought this style produced a disjointed text but either I got use to the format or it cunningly pulls together the further you are into the book.
This book is for the Christian NASCAR fan looking for guidance on incorporating faith into many aspects of their everyday life.
The authors of The Race are three-time NASCAR Champion Darrell Waltrip, Kyle Froman (Director of Development for Motor Racing Outreach) and Billy Mauldin (the President and CEO of Motor Racing Outreach. Each chapter of the book has a theme on how this can be done and includes relative stories from the track but also relevant bible verse and personal experience from each of the three authors with the theme and it's lesson for the race of life. These stories make the book easy to relate to for race fans on an individual level while continuing to relate back to the NASCAR community as a whole. Also in each of the chapters the three authors take on the themes with personal revelations from the track and their respective lives in general. At first I thought this style produced a disjointed text but either I got use to the format or it cunningly pulls together the further you are into the book.
This book is for the Christian NASCAR fan looking for guidance on incorporating faith into many aspects of their everyday life.
August 16, 2014
My Thoughts On The Book: I think it is funny that I live in the south and am not a NASCAR fan. I have been to several NASCAR races, I live a short distance from Talladega Motor Speedway, but have never felt the draw of the crowds or the loudness of the cars. I almost did not ask to review this book because of that. I am glad I chose to go with my gut feeling and read this outstanding book. Each chapter has a theme that is NASCAR related and then Waltrip, Mauldin, and Froman share insights into their own walks. I loved all the stories they shared. My favorite chapter was called Arriving at My Destination: Where Does God Want Me to Serve? It begins with a thought from Darrell Waltrip that says "life is full of stepping stones." and asks "What is your plan?" He and Billy Mauldin share life faith stories, scripture, and their callings. I could not put the book down. If you are a NASCAR fan this is a wonderful read, but even if you are NOT a NASCAR fan this is one special book about making a difference and doing what you are called to do. I loved it!
December 5, 2014
**Thanks to B&H Books and Netgalley for this copy**
This book combined my love of NASCAR with faith and I truly enjoyed that. This was easy and quick to read. The NASCAR stories from Darrell along side the faith aspect in each section was great. Darrell gets a bit into his faith and some of his earlier racing days. We also get to hear quite a bit about Motor Racing Outreach (MRO) and how they serve the whole racing community. I liked how the book was divided into different topics and I enjoyed the many, many scriptures and bible stories throughout. Overall I enjoyed this immensely!
This book combined my love of NASCAR with faith and I truly enjoyed that. This was easy and quick to read. The NASCAR stories from Darrell along side the faith aspect in each section was great. Darrell gets a bit into his faith and some of his earlier racing days. We also get to hear quite a bit about Motor Racing Outreach (MRO) and how they serve the whole racing community. I liked how the book was divided into different topics and I enjoyed the many, many scriptures and bible stories throughout. Overall I enjoyed this immensely!
September 5, 2017
This book was down to earth and relates life on the race track to ministry. Each chapter begins with Darrell Waltrip writing a few pages and then either Kyle Froman or Billy Mauldin writes a section. Both of the later fellows are with Motor Racing Outreach, a group that ministers and evangelizes those in the motor racing sports. In this book, it is mostly NASCAR that is talked about.
The book is in three sections: preparing for mission, receiving your mission, and living on mission. Each chapter has the two sections mentioned above. A couple of chapters I liked were "Teams Win Races: Be in Community" and "Boots, Hats, Ties, and Chrome: Live with Style."
This book is partly advice, partly Darrell's reflections on the sport and his life, and partly a look at how MRO conducts ministry at the track. There are a number of stories all three men tell, and the stories are short but make a point.
One quote I really liked was, "Social justice without Jesus is welfare. There's lunch but no hope."
While I have a couple of disagreements with some of the theology expressed, I still liked the book. If you like NASCAR and love Jesus, you should enjoy this book.
The book is in three sections: preparing for mission, receiving your mission, and living on mission. Each chapter has the two sections mentioned above. A couple of chapters I liked were "Teams Win Races: Be in Community" and "Boots, Hats, Ties, and Chrome: Live with Style."
This book is partly advice, partly Darrell's reflections on the sport and his life, and partly a look at how MRO conducts ministry at the track. There are a number of stories all three men tell, and the stories are short but make a point.
One quote I really liked was, "Social justice without Jesus is welfare. There's lunch but no hope."
While I have a couple of disagreements with some of the theology expressed, I still liked the book. If you like NASCAR and love Jesus, you should enjoy this book.
April 11, 2016
Not what I was expecting. I'm an avid NASCAR fan and requested this book from Netgalley hoping to enjoy a book about racing, with some analogies to racing. It mostly turned out to be a book by two Motor Racing Network Outreach ministers with their take on how a practicing Christian could relate racing to God's words. The book was good for what I believe it was meant to be. I was just hoping for more racing information.
I received a digital copy of this book from its publisher and Netgalley for an honest review.
I received a digital copy of this book from its publisher and Netgalley for an honest review.
March 3, 2015
Inspiring! A fast read with a lot of really good life-race analogies. God is definitely a big part of the racing community.
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