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Derek Daly is a world class Formula One and Indy 500 driver, master of fast, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and 25 year network television analyst. He competed against world champions, raced for some of the world’s most successful teams, won races all over the world, lived in Monte Carlo, dined with Royalty, and was almost killed three times. His life has been breathtaking. With his native Irish wit, he’s a Hall of Fame race car driver who presents powerful analogies with straight forward and fascinating details delivered with energy and humor making him one of the world’s most popular sports commentators and speakers. You’ll see Derek at the Concours in the Hills, most likely among the vintage race cars.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • American Collectors Insurance • Autogeek • Linkage Magazine • Techforce Foundation • RPM Foundation
INSPIRATION
Attending a race when Derek was only 12, with his father, that set the hook to become a racer.
CHALLENGE
Recovering from a near fatal crash in his race car and discovering a skill in speaking on television that lead to a 25 year career at a sports commentator.
SPECIAL AUTOMOBILES
Chevron B42 Formula 2 car and the 1980 Tyrrell 010 Formula 1 car
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
A Champion’s Path by Derek Daly*
Race to Win: First Edition by Derek Daly*
Race to Win: Second Edition by Derek Daly*
PARTING WORDS OF WISDOM
You’re never beaten when you’re knocked down, you’re only beaten when you stay down.
WHERE TO FIND DEREK
Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Please send a donation today.
SHARE THE INSPIRATION
If you enjoyed this show, please go to Apple Podcast and leave me a five-star review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and help others to be inspired by Cars Yeah. * indicates a past Cars Yeah guest.