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Lights Out, Full Throttle
- The Good, the Bad and the Bernie of Formula One
- Narrated by: Damon Hill, Johnny Herbert
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
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Drawing on a lifetime of sniffing petrol fumes, Lights Out, Full Throttle stands large over the landscape of Formula One and takes the temperature of the good, the bad and the ugly of the petrolhead’s paradise.
Johnny Herbert and Damon Hill between them competed in 261 Grands Prix, amassing 25 wins, 49 podium finishes, one World Championship, 458 championship points, a Le Mans win, two smashed ankles, a broken arm, wrist and leg, 60 broken ribs and two bruised egos.
Having retired from racing, Johnny and Damon have become the one constant for passionate English F1 fans in a rapidly changing landscape. They have earned cult status as commentators and pundits, with viewers loving their unerring dedication to the sport’s greatness.
It offers F1 fans a tour of the sport - from Monaco to Silverstone, Johnny’s crowd surfing and Bernie’s burger bar, the genius of Adrian Newey and Colin Chapman, why Lewis Hamilton will never, ever move to Ferrari (probably), getting the yips, money, safety, what it’s like to have an out-of-body experience while driving a car in the pouring rain at 200 mph and the future of the sport in the wake of COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter.
Whether you’re a fan of Nigel, Niki, Kimi or Britney, pine for the glory days of Brabham, Williams, Jim Clark and Fangio, or believe that Lewis is one year away from retiring as the GOAT, Lights Out, Full Throttle is the oily rag for the petrolhead fan to inhale while waiting for the racers to line up on the grid.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-07-21
Give it chance
This book took a little time to get going, the pairing of Hill & Herbert narrating an audio book started off a bit wooden, but the knowledge and story telling soon kicked in for the avid F1 fan from yesteryear to present day, really enjoyed it and laughed out loud whilst driving along listening.
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- M. Randall
- 15-06-21
not had such a laugh in ages top listen guys
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not had such a laugh in ages if you like laid back escapes then listen to this the 20 chapters disappeared with laughter aswell before long the book ends an youll want to re listen for bits you hadnt caught first time.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-08-22
Good story but lots of swearing
Absolutely Brilliant Story Because I recommend it to everyone who likes F1 But Too much Swearing
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- Meggie
- 29-11-23
The inside perspective of two people who have been there, seen that, done it.
Keep politics out of sport, if I wanted to be lectured on that BLM BS I'd watch the news.
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- MILLAR
- 06-12-21
Great fun
These guys are brilliant together. I bet there are a lot more funny stories to share and hope they will do another audiobook.
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- Nick
- 03-12-22
Interesting
Good if you are into formula one although the forced back and forward narration between JH and DH is a bit odd!!
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- JG
- 04-09-21
Entertaining book but Painful delivery
I enjoyed this book but it is intended to be a conversation between Damon Hill and Jonny Herbert. It is painfully obvious that both are just reading their lines. At the end it is clear that they actually recorded their sections in different recording studios, 1 is in Guildford, the other in Coventry.
If you can get past the presentation it is a surprisingly good book. If you can get past the sample, I would recommend you get it. Otherwise, save yourself the time and look elsewhere.
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- James Davie
- 12-07-21
Herbert and Hill's Hilarious Histories
Johnny Herbert and Damon Hill weren't just brilliant British racing drivers, but they are great verbal sparring partners. This co-authored account of both drivers' careers and their insightful perspectives on the world of Formula 1 is consistently entertaining, witty and informative, even though there are a few inaccuracies to knit-pick like when Herbert mistakenly said that Mark Webber got one point in the 2002 Australian GP when he scored two points-and Herbert was a bit too obsessed with Lewis Hamilton for my liking, but generally the audiobook is a treat to listen to.
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- Paul
- 11-06-21
Enjoyable chat between two ex-F1 drivers
This is one of those books that probably works better as an audiobook than a regular book. Damon and Johnny take a leisurely and relaxed stroll through a bunch of Formula One topics telling stories and giving their views. As an audiobook you feel like you are listening in on a chat between two mates, both of whom happen to be ex-grand Prix drivers. If F1 is your thing, you'll find plenty to enjoy here.
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- Model Engineer
- 14-06-22
Excellent!
A very well written & narrated insight into the Global Circus that is Formula 1. No stone is left unturned, covering all aspects of the sport, from its historical beginnings to the present day and everything from the people and machines that have moulded the sport into the multi-million dollar business that it is today.
Damon & Johnny are a perfect double act & have produced a brilliant audio book, not just by their shared experiences as ex F1 drivers, but by the way they have covered each chapter recounting their shared and individual experiences along the way. Narrated in a light hearted and very amusing way, their opinions frequently differ which leads to a good deal of friendly banter. What really comes across is a great deal of love and respect they have for the sport generally and the vast array of people & professions past and present who have influenced the sport over the last 70 odd years. Not least is the respect & friendship they have for each other; amusing, heartwarming & touching.
Altogether a great listen from 2 of my F1 heroes. I can recommend this audio book to anyone with an interest in the magical word of F1, young or old. Thanks for a great book guys & the re-kindling of some of my own F1 memories over the years!
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