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Flat Out Flat Broke

Formula One The Hard Way

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Flat Out Flat Broke

By: Perry McCarthy
Narrated by: Perry McCarthy
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About this listen

Perry McCarthy is simply unique; he is an ex-Formula One racing driver and was 'The Stig’ from the world-wide BBC Top Gear TV show.

Highly popular in the world of motor racing, The Telegraph headlined him as ‘a new cult hero’, The Times called him ‘the world’s unluckiest racing driver and America’s Sunday Express described him as a ‘comedian locked inside a racing driver's body’.

Flat Out Flat Broke, with an amusing and poignant Foreword by 1996 F1 World Champion Damon Hill, is his hilarious and internationally acclaimed autobiography which takes you on Perry’s roller-coaster adventure as he battled on and off the racetracks of the world to fulfil his dream of Grand Prix stardom.

Receiving fantastic reviews as one of the bestselling motor racing books of all time, Perry’s story will have you on the edge of your seat, either on the verge of tears or howling with laughter at both his bizarre misfortune and his triumphs against the odds.

Don't miss it. It's the life story of a battler, a maestro in so many disciplines. But overall, Perry McCarthy knows how to recover from failure and create success. From working on oil rigs to fame as The Stig, Flat Out Flat Broke is an utterly fascinating read and you will see why even other racing drivers affectionately call him ‘Mad Dog’!

©2002 Perry McCarthy (P)2022 Perry McCarthy
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What a story, what a journey. Perry is an inspiration. Loved it. Whether you are a motorsport fan or not, this is a must listen. All I can say is thank you to Perry for sharing his incredible story.

An inspiration

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start to finish full of gags, stories, tales and torment. Proof that a chancer can come out the other side.

great life story

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Perry, loved your book. Can’t believe I missed it first time around. Great narration. Took me back to Vallelunga and pre season F3000 testing. You were already an after dinner speaker!

True grit and determination

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Perry McCarthy’s unbelievable story is one you need to hear, his performance in his audiobook makes you not want to stop listening as it goes from unbelievable tale to unbelievable tale. From the lengths he’d go to for sponsorship to the bizarre days of Andrea Moda Formula, I couldn’t have been more entertained. I really cannot recommend this audiobook enough!

Absolutely amazing! A must listen for any F1 fan

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His unbounded self belief, humour and a little help from his friends makes the whole journey entertaining. Especially if you are a follower of motorsport and recall the 80s and 90s in particular. As well as the background to his ‘alter ego’

A saga of determination, humility and humour

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