COLLECTOR’s EDITION Out Now
Limited edition
“My Hero, My Friend Jimmy Bryan” tells the true story of a boy and his legendary racing hero, Jimmy Bryan. Re-released and past winner of the Best Book of the Year by the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association, the book takes an intimate look into the life of the greatest American race car driver of the 1950s, and shows the elements of personality that made Jimmy Bryan loved by millions of race fans. The Collector’s Edition is limited to 1,000 signed & numbered copies with 360 pages with over 80 photographs and illustrations.
“This is an interesting and well-written book about a real American hero. It’s an excellent read. We recommend it.”
-Indy Car Racing Magazine
“absolutely loved this book. I felt like an insider with all the wonderful stories and photos. I just saw the DVD that accompanies the book - definitely worth getting! Great footage..”
— Amazon Review
“If you liked Jimmy Bryan like I did growing up you'll enjoy this book... I learned a lot about Jimmy that I didn't know by reading it...! The book was written by a young friend of Bryan's so their is a personal touch here... One of the greatest drivers in the history of open wheel racing was Jimmy Bryan and a terrific guy... I enjoyed the book very much...”
— Amazon Review
“The author gives many new insights to a race driver who was one of the greatest in American history. This book will tell you many little known stories about a truly great racing star. I highly recommend it.”
-T. McGeehan
“Fans of 1950s american racing history will enjoy this fond appreciation of jimmy bryan”
-Hemmings Motor News
About THE AUTHOR
"If Jimmy Bryan had never been born, the racing world would have to invent him. He was larger than life and an extraordinary race car driver with a dynamic personality. His story had to be told because he was a hero to so many race fans of the era of the 1950s. I'm so happy I was able to be a part of bringing his story to light," says Phil Sampaio. A former newspaper reporter and award-winning freelance writer, Sampaio wrote "My Hero, My Friend Jimmy Bryan," winner of the 1993 American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association, "Book of the Year Award" with one purpose in mind...to "bring back the memory of Jimmy Bryan." Sampaio lives in Phoenix with his wife and still attends the Indy 500 every May. "What thrills me is how many people still remember Jimmy Bryan and how many fans still reach out to me to let us know our book captured his spirit and how his legend lives on.”
