Darrell Waltrip One on One The Faith That Took Him to the Finish Line

by Waltrip, Darrell; Carty, Jay

• ISBN13: 9780830734634
• ISBN10: 0830734635
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-05-18
• Publisher: Gospel Light Pubns

Summary

One of NASCAR's most controversial and exciting figures has opened up the pages of his life for readers everywhere! "Darrell Waltrip One-on-One" describes a life of simple faith in a turbulent circle of fame, controversy and fan mania. The natural storytelling abilities of both Darrell Waltrip and Jay Carty will keep readers enthralled through 60 refreshingly transparent narrative devotionals. This is a rare chance for both men and women, race-enthusiasts and rookies alike, to take an inspiring look at how God has shaped and impacted the life of a sports legend!

Author Biography

DARRELL WALTRIP started his career racing go-carts at age 12 and went on to enter his first stock car race just four years later. Although his premier NASCAR Winston Cup start came in 1972, he continued to earn a living as a short-track racer. In 1975 he became a full-time NASCAR Winston Cup competitor and in the 1980s earned the NASCAR Driver of the Decade award. Today, he holds 84 NASCAR Winston Cup victories and his name is known by racing amateurs and enthusiasts alike. Darrell is currently a commentator for NASCAR on FOX Sports and hosts a weekly Bible study in his garage for 75 men. He and his wife, Stevie, have two children and make their home in Franklin, Tennessee. JAY CARTY has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, coached basketball at his alma mater, Oregon State, and been a part of John Wooden's UCLA coaching staff. After hanging up his basketball shoes, Carty entered ministry. He has been a traveling preacher and the author of many books, including Playing with Fire, and the coauthor of Coach Wooden One-on-One and Darrell Waltrip One-on-One. Jay and his wife, Mary, live in California.

Table of Contents

Foreword	12	(4)
Stephanie ``Stevie'' Waltrip
Acknowledgments	16	(2)
Introduction Boogity, Boogity, Boogity	18	(134)
Worth the Wreck?
From Frienemies to Friends
Duct Tape and the Word
Good-bye Superman
All in the Family
From Go-Karts to NASCAR
The Test
Hard Work and Stink
Running from God
Two Guys in One
Humble Pie
The Other Hand
The Checkered Flag
Bad to the Bone
Car Number 490
The Lone Ranger
Riding on Rails
The Eye of the Storm
Turning Over Tables
On the Move
Fig Leaves
Along for the Ride
Over the Edge
A Sure Thing
Forever Changed
Lost and Found
Tuning In
Staying out of Trouble
A Miracle
The End of Myself
Staying in the Garden
Sympathy Pains
For the Children
It's About Time
Bologna Sandwiches
The Focus Factor
The Rules of the Road
Real Bad Rubbish
Payback
Eating Crow
Where They Are
Slowing Down
Taking the Next Step
Bigger Plans
Mondays
The Big Red Truck
The Aha Experience
This Bud's for God
A Special Gift
All About Him
The Prayers of Many
Prayers That Comfort
On the Inside
For Those Tears
The Scent of Garlic
Specialists
Learners Who Follow
Winning with Honor
Champions
The Eyes Have It
Endnotes	152	(6)
For the Record Darrell Waltrip's Record and Awards	158	(4)
About Jay Carty	162	(2)
For More Information	164