Fast N’ Loud audiobook

Loved it! I love shows that are aimed at car and racing fans because they are the main shows I watch. So of course I read this as soon as I seen this at the library. A co-worker if my husband’s recently used our Prime tv login to watch Jack Ryan, and came to work a few days later asking my husband about all the car shows he has in his Prime video library, only for my husband to shock him with the words, “those are my wife’s shows. She is a gearhead.” It was awesome to read Richard’s life story. So much I did not know about and thoroughly added to the respect I already have for him. My quick and simple overall: awesome and entertaining. Loved it! #GasMonkeyGarage

As a huge Gas Monkey/Fast N' Loud fan, I had to read this book and it did not disappoint! It read much differently than any other autobiography I've read before. It was in your face and to the point which is why I couldn't put it down and read it cover to cover in a day!! I learned much more about Richard Rawlings and the Gas Monkey Crew than I did just watching the show! It peaked my interest even further about the show and the company!

An Awesome RideA well laid out book with the different parts. I enjoyed the ups and downs of Richard Rawlings beginnings and the story of how Gas Monkey came to be. I would definitely read another book he writes.

Spur of the moment read, that was nearly as informative as I expected it to be.Typical, rags to riches story in written form about the Gas Monkey Garage, Dodge rep Richard Rawlings. Most gearheads know of the Discovery show, and related spin-offs. And bluntly, Rawlings story is info-taining up until the show gets picked up and filmed. within the book. The show bits are routine and perfunctory with little to add beyond who's who in the garage, favorite builds, and cool photos. However, Richard is the personality and heart of the story, moreso, is his drive and passion for success, seemingly infinite branding opportunities, and connection to all things hotrod.I found his voice engaging enough and true to form. Authentic American original from Texas done good. Even jumped into the first episode of the "Fast N Loud" show to contrast and compare. One can definitely tell the act from the storytelling voice, easily enough in the first show. I can count on one hand how many shows I watched completely through and don't feel I have missed anything.This book gave me the core of Rawlings and that was satisfactory enough to understand, and agree, that I would share a drink the guy without question. Getting a GMG tattoo, no thanks.Thanks for reading.

I have always been a Gas Monkey fan ever since the first episode aired on the Discovery Channel. Cars have always been an interest of mine and while I was watching the show pondered how Richard Rawlings started Gas Monkey Garage. Fast N’ Loud: Blood, Sweat, and Beers by Richard Rawlings reveals the story of how Gas Monkey came to be what it is today. Soon after I started reading, I quickly learned Richard creates the Gas Monkey Empire without a college degree. He proves that anything is possible with: hard work, dedication, and a will to pursuit your passion. Richard achieves his dream, and many others can just like he did, if they put their minds to it. The major message Richard is getting across is to not let anyone tell you what to do. Many times throughout the book, the reader gets a feel for how other people laughed at Richards’s ideas before he started Gas Monkey. Richard, knowing that failing would result in him losing money, went with his gut and took a chance on Gas Monkey. That risk he took changed his life and now he is a very wealthy self-made entrepreneur. I encourage others to read this book, especially if you want to start your own company, because Richard does a fantastic job at explaining how to be your own boss. The tips he teaches the reader can help other make the right decisions when starting a company from the ground up. Anyone can become a wealthy entrepreneur, and with Richards help from this book, they sky is the limit on what you can do.

Great read and insight, hard work and some business acumen does pay off - but through all of that he loves what he does. If you follow the show, read the book!

Really easy book to read and interesting as well. It fills in some gaps if you're a fan of the show. Lots of photos of builds as well as a bit of a biography of Richard himself.

Insane read. Petrol heads just go for it.

I'm the first person to admit, I am not a car girl. In no way shape or form am I a 'Gas Monkey'. I have however, seen almost every episode of this show, most of them more than once. Why? Because my boyfriend loves watching the Turbo channel through Discovery, and we even pay extra for it. Fast N' Loud and Street Outlaws are pretty much his two favorite things in the world to watch. So of course, when my mum realized she was going to be stopping over n Dallas for a 9 hour wait, she went out to the Gas Monkey Garage, and the Bar and Grill too, just to bring back some momentos. This book was one of them.This book is very TV Richard. It's a quick read, but it's quirky and funny. There isn't so much of a personal feel though, although at times it did veer in that direction. What I got was what I expected however, and that was all about the cars. I admit, reading was far more enjoyable than watching an episode! (But hey, you share things with those you love. Bowie watches Harry Potter with me, and so what if he thinks the snake is called Zucchini, he still watched it! :P) I loved the photos, and all the little facts I will now be able to tell Bowie about, because although he loves GMG, reading bores him. We also have a lovely new book to display with the car books I buy for him to look at, haha. If you're a fan of this series, then the book is definitely a must have. You'll get a glimpse into how GMG came into being, and maybe what they want from the future. Four stars.

I went into this book thinking that it was going to be mostly pointless, with maybe a cool story or two in it. I was totally prepared to give it 2.5-3 stars. I had other books to read, and I don't even know what prompted me to start this one.But it surprised me. While the writing was often corny, Richard's story is pretty inspiring. He accomplished more by the time he was in his mid-twenties, than I have in my mid-thirties. He's a born hustler. None of his money or fame came from "knowing the right people." He mapped out his plan and worked his ass off to make it happen. Reading stuff like this really makes you want to stop settling - which I know I'm currently doing.

Imagine PT Barnum bought and sold cars for a living. That's not an insult though; Richard Rawlings turned a childhood dream into a business and then built an empire on top of that. If that's not the American Dream, then what is? Everybody who likes these types of stories or just wants to read about guys who drink beer and build cars should get a copy of this book, open a brew and settle back for a fun afternoon. It's worth your time and you should read it today if you can.