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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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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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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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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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been meaning to listen to this for some time , glad I did interesting and funny and proves never giving up will reward you and get you to your goal. I have been lucky to meet and talk with perry at supercar events, He is just like his biography portrays, straight up bloke.

really interesting and makes you want to listen

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A thoroughly entertaining book well written and narrated by Perry.
Do yourself a favour and get this book even if you are not a motorsport fan…

What could have been…

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