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Legacy Drive: A Motorsport Story (Legacy Drive series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Paul Slavonik (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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As the son of an Australian racing legend, Bill Watson's love of speed is only matched by his devotion to his family. With a loving wife and son as well as a promising career, he seems to have it all—until a devastating accident shatters his world in an instant.

Haunted by grief and burdened with a dark secret, Bill finds himself drawn back to the land of his father's glory—the legendary Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit. As the pressure mounts and the past collides with the present, Bill must confront his own mortality and decide what truly matters most—chasing the ghosts of the past or forging a new legacy of his own.

In this gripping, multi-generational tale of love, loss, and redemption, author Paul Slavonik takes readers on a heart-wrenching journey through the high-stakes world of motorsport and the indomitable spirit of a man torn between duty and devotion. Legacy Drive is a riveting exploration of the choices that define us and the legacy we leave behind.
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  5. Publication date
    May 28, 2019
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Editorial Reviews

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"A deeply emotional, satisfying read that will draw readers in. The characters jump off the page. The situations make one question how important are our goals when set against tragedy and family obligations."
--Writer's Digest

"There are lessons of faith, hope, self-determination, family, grieving, loss and more. Readers will not only want to provide a hug, but also scream and cheer from the stands."
--Peter Nelson, Winding Road

"This isn't sensationalism about racing, with physics defying descriptions of unrealistic race cars constantly flirting with disaster for unrealistic reasons. This book shows the real tension of racing at actual race tracks. The book's story is a fictional one, but its detailed unfolding of a racing driver's struggle is quite real."
--Robin Warner, Autoweek

From the Author

As with most ideas I get, it all started when my mind wandered away. At least, that's the excuse I tell people whenever it becomes obvious that I'm no longer paying attention.

Legacy Drive all started one evening back in 2013 while I was on the iRacing online motorsport simulation service, barreling my way across the virtual Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit. After a number of elegant flips and spectacular crashes (points for style?), I was finally able to string several laps together and get into a rhythm. As I drove across the virtual surface all from the comfort of my home PC, my mind did what it does best and took its leave. When it returned, however, it brought with it an idea for a story which ultimately changed the direction of my entire life.

I was compelled to write a story which not only included high-speed, edge-of-your-seat racing action, but one which told a story about family, close friends and--even in the midst of tragedy and great loss--how this crazy world of motorsport can oftentimes bring us all together.

I had never written a book before although I'd started on several occasions, never quite following through. For Legacy Drive, however, I felt led to tell this story. I simply had to, even if it took me six years to finish which--of course--it did.

In writing and releasing Legacy Drive as my debut novel, I learned that novels are a journey for both the author and the reader. I'd like to thank you for joining me on this adventure and I look forward to sharing the next chapters of this saga with you in the future.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07QYL2YXQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DMG United (May 28, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 28, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 10159 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 410 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1733025316
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 87 ratings

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Paul Slavonik

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Paul Slavonik began his writing career as a motorsports journalist for publications such as Motorsport.com, Racer and iRacing. A former United States Army combat photographer/videographer, Paul holds his bachelor's degree in Audio Production from Full Sail University and currently resides in Texas with his wife and their three cats.

Aside from his Legacy Drive series, Paul is also the author of the award-winning fan fiction story titled Star Wars: The Great Awakening and its sequel titled Star Wars: Tears of Fire, both of which can be read on Wattpad for free.

Paul is a die-hard Star Wars fan (books and 'most' of the movies) and also a fan of Lord of The Rings series (books and movies). Additionally, Paul is an avid motorsports enthusiast who enjoys getting behind the wheel on a race track whenever the opportunity arises.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Great story that is at times riveting!
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Great story that is at times riveting!
Really an enjoyable read. Character development and story build is well done in the early chapters. Back half is a true page turner that will draw you in. I had a hard time putting it down! Well done!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great story that is at times riveting!
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
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Really an enjoyable read. Character development and story build is well done in the early chapters. Back half is a true page turner that will draw you in. I had a hard time putting it down! Well done!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great story that is at times riveting!
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
Really an enjoyable read. Character development and story build is well done in the early chapters. Back half is a true page turner that will draw you in. I had a hard time putting it down! Well done!
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Justin Henderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Legacy Drive resonates with fathers and Motorsports enthusiasts alike!
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024
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Legacy Drive is a wonderful book that’s kind of self described in the title. I have a son myself and this book really resonates with me. Loved the storyline and the message of it all, and the racing bits were excellently described and portrayed. Looking forward to book #2!
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Mai
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED THIS BOOK!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2023
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I really enjoyed reading this book a lot! It was very well written, kept me engaged, and opened my mind to the world of racing and taught me a lot of racing terms. The story was full of exciting twists and turns and I experienced a rollercoaster of emotions while reading it. I read Paul Slavonik's other works and this is by far one of my favorites. He has such a good writing style that really pulls you in from the very first page. 10/10 would read again!
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Crabber1967
5.0 out of 5 stars Great novel about life and love. Love of family and love of racing.
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2023
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As a former racer and a family man and now grandfather, this was an excellent depiction of how racing is a way of life and the life lessons it teaches you. I have no doubt that a reader who is a non-racing fan will enjoy this novel as well. The Bathurst 1000 is a legendary event in Australia and I learned much about the event. All readers will be moved by several of the events depicted, most of which are around the edges of the racing involving this family’s story. You will not be disappointed in the story depicted. My highest recommendation. I seldom do reviews and my award of five stars is something I rarely award.
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Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss out on this one
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2019
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Finished reading Legacy Drive about a week ago and had time to reflect on how I felt about it. Legacy Drive has a fantastic story that is supplemented with great characters and memorable interaction between them. Many times while reading I would find myself laughing, and because all the characters felt fleshed out the events that would happen to them would be much more impactful. Even the minor characters, the V8 race team members with little screen time for example, still had their own personalities that made them feel genuine and added to the story.

I didn't find issues with the pacing, the story kept me turning page after page especially in the final 100 pages. While this book is geared towards auto racing the book is easily accessible to all readers. The author explains the some the finer points and terms, along with racetracks run on, without it being drawn out where those familiar with racing would find those passages tedious to read through. However knowing the few racetracks in the book would only improve the reader's understanding and enjoyment of those scenes. Other than that any one new to auto racing can still pick up and enjoy Legacy Drive.

I bought the hard cover version and the book physically felt very well made and I don't regret paying more for it at all. Easily a 5 out of 5 rating as a whole.
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Danny Carmichael
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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Great read. I enjoy racing and the book did not disappoint. Can't wait for the next one.
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Timothy U.
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read and one you won’t be able to put down!
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2019
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Legacy Drive is beautifully written filled with raw emotion and life lessons! Wrapped in an exciting racing adventure, this book is a must read whether you are a racing fan or not. I don’t follow racing and haven’t read a novel in years and I couldn’t put this book down. The author has a gift for writing in a way that is both captivating and allows the reader to visualize each and ever scene. I hope the author will follow this book up with another and/or pursue this as a film.
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Jeremy L Rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars I Want to Read More of This
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2020
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I am a fairly recently converted fan to the Supercars series. I just think those cars and drivers and tracks make for fantastic motorsport. And Slavonik captures a lot of that spirit on the page here. The characters are memorable and engaging, as are the racing scenes. The book took my curiosity for the series and blew it wide open. I certainly want to read more from this author and on this series in general. This book is not the only reason I want to attend the Great Race in person, but it certainly ranks highly on that list.

Also, I have had the pleasure of racing with the author in the iRacing Supercars. He's a great guy to race with and no slouch behind the wheel himself.
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