Racing to the Finish

Posted on 13 March 2017 by Dale Earnhardt Jr.

It was a seemingly minor crash at Michigan International Speedway in June 2016 that ended the day early for Dale Earnhardt Jr What he didn t know was that it would also end his driving for the year He d dealt with concussions before, but concussions are like snowflakes no two are the same And recovery can be brutal and lengthy.As a third generation driver in a family forever connected to the sport of stock car racing, how could Dale Earnhardt Jr sit on the sidelines and watch everyone else take their laps It was one of the toughest seasons of his life one that changed him forever.In this gripping narrative from one of professional sports most beloved figures, Dale Jr shares stories from his journey how his career and his injury have transformed him, how he made the decision to retire at the end of the 2017 season after eighteen years behind the wheel, and what lies ahead for him in the next chapter of his life There s no second guessing and no regrets from Driver 88 He simply wants to go out on his own terms and make the rest of his life off the racetrack count Junior says, I don t want these last races to be just about me but rather the people who made my success possible my fans, the folks who pack the grandstands rain or shine, my teammates and crew members through the years, industry colleagues, track volunteers, friends, family, sponsors They ve all played a role I couldn t have done it without them. Download Racing to the Finish – kino-fada.fr Ok, I admit I have ALWAYS been a Dale Jr fan I cheered every time his car went around the track, was sorely disappointed when he didn t finish a race for whatever reason When he had to sit races out, I was one of those fans that thought, oh, he ll be back and things will be back up to par again Racing has always been a tough guy sport You don t think of concussions affecting them when they walk away from crashes at close to 200 mph without a scratch But seeing the sports most popular dri Ok, I admit I have ALWAYS been a Dale Jr fan I cheered every time his car went around the track, was sorely disappointed when he didn t finish a race for whatever reason When he had to sit races out, I was one of those fans that thought, oh, he ll be back and things will be back up to par again Racing has always been a tough guy sport You don t think of concussions affecting them when they walk away from crashes at close to 200 mph without a scratch But seeing the sports most popular driver being practicall...This book was truly written from the heart Dale Jr opens up about his struggles, both internal and external, as he battled concussion symptoms brought on by multiple hits suffered toward the latter part of his racing career This book is very eye opening and honest Dale tells his story in an effort to raise awareness of concussions, the associated symptoms and their impact on a person s life, as well as the avenues for seeking and receiving professional help and treatment In this, he succeeds This book was truly written from the heart Dale Jr opens up about his struggles, both internal and external, as he battled concussion symptoms brought on by multiple hits suffered toward the latter part of his racing career This book is very eye opening and honest Dale tells his story in an effort to raise awareness of concussions, the associated symptoms and their impact on a person s life, as well as the avenues for seeking and receiving pr...Dale Earnhardt Jr came into highest echelon of NASCAR racing in the final years of his father, who died on the last lap of the Daytona 500 in 2001 when his son finished second Through shock, grief, and his own personality Dale Jr quickly became one of the favorite drivers on the circuit.What no one knew for years was the physical toll driving was taking on him through a large series of concussions that he kept hidden even from his family until he knew he had no choice This book addresses his Dale Earnhardt Jr came into highest echelon of NASCAR racing in the final years of his father, who died on the last lap of the Daytona 500 in 2001 when his son finished second Through shock, grief, and his own personality Dale Jr quickly became one of the favorite drivers on the circuit.What no one knew for years was the physical toll driving was taking on him through a large series of concussions that he kept hidden even from his family until he knew he...Five stars I d give itif I could.Compelling story There was A LOT going on that the public and race fans had no idea about It makes me think about Dale s career and results in a completely different way.His story is also making me rethink the expectations I place...Having grown up watching his father race, then becoming a fan of his, I was looking forward to Jr s book a great deal Let me tell you, it did not disappoint He s notoriously private, so to see how completely open he was with this was quite a surprise It s raw, deep, and makes you feel things right along with him It s a must for racing fans and anyone who loves a well written memoir that goes deep.This review is based upon a complimentary copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an hon Having grown up watching his father race, then becoming a fan of his, I was looking forward to Jr s book a great deal Let me tell you, it did not disappoint He s notoriously private, so to see how completely open he was with this was quite a surprise It s raw, deep, and makes you feel things right along with him It s a must for racing fans and anyone who loves a well written memoir that goes deep.This review is based upon a complimentary copy provided by the pu...When one thinks of concussions and sports, American football immediately comes to mind, but athletes other sports have risks of concussions and the long term effects as well One of these sports is auto racing, as drivers may suffer concussions from crashes or even bumps against the wall or other cars This was the case for Dale Earnhardt Jr as he first exhibited these symptoms in 2012 His memoir explains what happened that day in Kansas and what he went through for the next five years, leadin When one thinks of concussions and sports, American football immediately comes to mind, but athletes other sports have risks of concussions and the long term effects as well One of these sports is auto racing, as drivers may suffer concussions from crashes or even bumps against the wall or other cars This was the case for Dale Earnhardt Jr as he first exhibited these symptoms in 2012 His memoir explains what happened that day in Kansas and what he went through for the next five years, leading to his decision to retire from racing in 2017.This is far from the typical sports m...If you re not a race driver, stay the hell home Don t come here and grumble about going too fast Get the hell out of the race car if you ve got feathers on your legs or butt Put a kerosene rag around your ankles so the ants won t climb up and eat that candy assDale EarnhardtI picked up this book thinking it would be a story of racing To my surprise, it wasabout the struggle faced by race car drivers who suffer repetitive concussions Sounds boring, right I must admit that, to myIf you re not a race driver, stay the hell home Don t come here and grumble about going too fast Get the hell out of the race car if you ve got feathers on your legs or butt Put a kerosene rag around your ankles so the ants won t climb up and eat that candy assDale EarnhardtI picked up this book thinking it would be a story of racing To my surprise, it wasabout the struggle faced by race car drivers who suffer repetitive concussions Sounds boring, right I must admit that, to my dismay, this book was very good and held my attention We all think of ex boxers and ex football players who suffer after their career from head injuries, occasionally choosing to even commit suicide ex., Junior Seau But the truth is, race car drivers a...I found that this book while it has a lot of personal information it has eveninformation about concussions It is a well written book Even if you don t like auto racing this is book you can read and enjoy.This book hits home Seriously I m an unashamed fan of Dale Jr and have been since 2007 I ve also suffered about a dozen concussions from various accidents like tripping off a curb and headbutting my car, or when my horse took a corner too quick and fell on me during a ride when I wasn t wearing a helmet I only had two officially diagnosed at the time of injury What Dale talks about in his book feeling unplugged, beer drunk without the beer, losing balance and feeling anxious it s This book hits home Seriously I m an unashamed fan of Dale Jr and have been since 2007 I ve also suffered about a dozen concussions from various accidents like tripping off a curb and headbutting my car, or when my horse took a corner too quick and fell on me during a ride when I wasn t wearing a helmet I only had two officially diagnosed at the time of injury What Dale talks about in his book feeling unplugged, beer drunk without the beer, losing balance and feeling anxious it s stuff I ve struggled with but attributed to other issues or simply written off as having an off day I realize now that symptoms like this shouldn t be ignored If one of the greatest and most hardheaded hah names in NASCAR pulled it together and go...Even though I dont follow NASCAR I found this book to be a really good one Even if you don t follow NASCAR everyone knows dale jr And the impact his retirement made on race fans everywhere This book was a really good insight to what he dealt with and what led him to making the decision to retire I would recommend this book to just about anyone but especially for people who have struggled with concussions or have followed the debate since dr Omalu first started the discussion over CTE and th Even though I dont follow NASCAR I found this book to be a really good one Even if you don t follow NASCAR everyone knows dale jr And the impact his retirement made on race fans ever...Open and honest account of struggling with concussions Brave reflections.You knew I had to give this 5 stars, right

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