SILENT THUNDER : Breaking Through Cultural, Racial, & Class Barriers in Motorsports - Softcover

Leonard W Miller

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1569021775 ISBN 13: 9781569021774

Publisher: THE RED SEA PRESS, 2004

Synopsis

The highly anticipated memoir of legendary autoracing veteran Lenny Miller, Silent Thunder offers a rare and astonishing look at the struggles and triumphs of some of the most courageous men and women in motorsports - black Americans. Whether you're a racing fan or a black history enthusiast, the author's deeply personal chronicle of his remarkable forty-year career as a manager and owner of black American teams is a gripping testimonial to the empowered underdog in all of us.

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Synopsis

From inside the pits where resourcefulness defines victory or defeat, to behind the wheel with nothing but the smell of adrenaline and fear, to the plush upholstered offices of corporate sponsors where truth can be treacherous, Silent Thunder is an engrossing read that moves at lightning speed. The author also shares fascinating behind-the-scenes anecdotes featuring such names as Howard Cossell, Dan Gurney, Mario Andretti, Skip Barber, Clarence Thomas, Malcolm Durham, Wendell Scott, Linda Lovelace, Don King, and many others. Lenny Miller's narrative acumen is eclipsed only by his engrossing honesty. Silent Thunder is a compelling window into the resiliencey of the human spirit in the face of injustice, humiliation, and even cruelty. Yet, while it exposes the underbelly of racism and elitism in one of America's most beloved sports, it also celebrates the hope and possibility for change. Whether you're a racing fan or a black history enthusiast, the author's deeply personal chronicle of his remarkable forty-year career as a manager and owner of African American teams is a gripping testimonial to the empowered underdog in all of us.

Edition details

• Publisher: THE RED SEA PRESS
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1569021775
• ISBN 13: 9781569021774
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212