The Andy Priaulx Autobiography
- "Andy Priaulx: The Autobiography of the Three-time World Touring Car Champion"
- Out now. Order at Amazon UK
- Get a personalised copy at a book signing
For someone who grew up on a small island with a speed limit of just 35 mph, Andy Priaulx drives a car awfully fast. Told in Andy's energetic and engaging style, his autobiography is the story of a hugely determined figure who has been fighting as an underdog throughout an entire career.
Andy tells of how he fought for every sponsor, car and penny on his way to achieving his dream of becoming a world champion. With refreshing honesty, he reveals how he and his wife Jo risked everything financially to get on the lower rungs of the motor racing ladder, even spending time living in a borrowed caravan at Silverstone in an attempt to save money. "Pikey Priaulx" was his nickname at the time, but the story only goes to show how sacrifice and sheer bloody-mindedness can pay off.
His reserves of energy, enthusiasm, dedication and talent have served him well since then and his triple world championship success has seen him hailed as the greatest touring car driver of all time. "Britain's Schumacher".
"It has been my very great pleasure to know Andy Priaulx since his early days. His rise from humble beginnings to superstar was far from easy but he has become one of the greatest and most successful drivers in the dramatic history of Touring Car racing. I am privileged to call him a friend. Few drivers have had as much, and as varied, success as Andy and his book makes a great read which I strongly commend to you."
Murray Walker OBE
"This book is an inspirational and refreshing look at our sport, the remarkable story of the sacrifice, determination, hard work and confidence that Andy put into turning himself from a talented driver into a World Champion. He is a great role model and a genuinely nice man. I wish him continued success."
Sir Stirling Moss
"Andy Priaulx is an outstanding sportsman and a worthy world champion."
John Surtees OBE
"Andy Priaulx has made a place for himself in the annals of motor sport by turning adversity to advantage, by never giving up, and always leaving time to smile. He is a multiple World Champion in one of the most fiercely contested race-car series anywhere on the planet. He also has shown that, contrary to what our base instincts constantly try to convince us, nice guys can, and do win.
Damon Hill OBE
book signing events
- Sunday 27th July, 3.50-4.30pm: Megastore Brands Hatch
- Monday 28th July, 12.30-1.30pm: Waterstones Leadenhall Market, 1-3 Whittington Avenue, Leadenhall Market London EC3V 1PJ. Contact: 020 7220 7882
- Monday 28th July, 5.30-6.30pm: Waterstones Milton Keynes, 72, Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes, MK9 3GA. Contact: 01908 395384
- Tuesday 29th July, 12.30-1.30pm: Waterstones Basingstoke, 2 Castle Square. Basingstoke, RG21 7FH. Contact: 01256 333030
- Tuesday 29th July, 5.30-6.30pm: Waterstones Bluewater, Bluewater Shopping Centre, Kent DA9 9SE. Contact: 01322 624831
- Saturday 9th August, 11.30-1pm: The Press Bookshop, 8 Smith Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey. Contact: 01481 724829
- Saturday 11th October, 2-3.30pm: Waterstones, 16 Queen Street, St Helier, Jersey