About the Author

Larry Perkins is a retired race car driver, rocket scientist, sculptor, and author. He raced in the 1960s in SCCA and FIA races, winning many awards. He worked on several high-profile NASA programs including Apollo and Viking. He has published articles related to computers, rocket science, and car racing. Petra Perkins is a widely published American author of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, humor, interviews and memoir.

Reviews

It seemed unlikely that a young "rocket scientist" could successfully race a sensationally-competitive Ferrari 250 GTO. This riveting memoir reveals that improbable story, and his 5-decade relationship with it. David Hobbs - Racing guru and F1 commentator Drum Roll! A Ferrari GTO is a fine instrument. Learning to use one properly brings huge gratification. This is such a story. Nick Mason - Pink Floyd star Drummer & GTO owner Racing stories are often about cars, but I believe the most interesting parts are about the people. This is a delightful read about someone's journey with a special car and the supporting cast. Lyn St. James -winning race driver Larry and Petra's stories of their life experiences with the 250 GTO are enlightening, interesting and enjoyable. Read this book! Jeff Allison - Prancing Horse former editor, Author Petra Perkins takes us inside a rarefied world of wonderful machinery and revelations about people. This is automotive history as heartfelt biography, and a tremendously interesting true narrative. Samuel A. Southworth - Author, historian, driver Brilliant! Just brilliant! It's like a movie! Congratulations on this book! David S. Barry - Author/former senior editor of Autoweek