Fast N’ Loud: Blood, Sweat and Beers

Richard Rawlings’ road to the top has been full of dangerous twists and hilarious turns, with a few precipitous cliffs in between. From getting shot defending his beloved 1965 Mustang fastback from carjackers, to blowing out of town Fear and Loathing style in his youth, to eventually founding Gas Monkey Garage and starring in Discovery’s hit automotive-restoration series Fast N’ Loud, Rawlings has got some stories to tell.

With never-before-seen photos of his childhood and shots from fan-favorite episodes, Rawlings pushes into high gear, sharing the story of his rise to success, his show, and the automotive know-how that has made him famous.

He begins with his own story-including how he went from being flat broke to having a seat at the table with some of history’s most iconic car guys. Rawlings then heads into Fast N’ Loud, the series, sharing new details on everything from the toughest builds to run-ins with his most die-hard fans, along with travel and auto shop anecdotes featuring Aaron Kaufman and the rest of the Gas Monkey gang. He finishes with a handy guide for classic and antique car enthusiasts that includes insider tricks of the trade. Want to start flipping cars for profit yourself The secrets of Rawlings’ success are all here.

So get ready to rev up with Rawlings and the crew of Gas Monkey Garage. Because, as Rawlings says, If we’re gonna have fun, it better have a motor!