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Rosco: The Fastest Aussie on Earth
- The Amazing True Life Story of Rosco McGlashan
- Narrated by: Greg Newman
- Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Rosco McGlashan is a legend of Australian drag racing. He is also the current Australian land speed record holder. This book tells his unbelievable story and has 378 pages with 160 incredible images throughout Rosco's life, cars and racing career.
This book is an inspiring, moving and motivational story of guts, grit, and determination. Quitting is not in this man's vocabulary.
His early years were tough. He spent time in state-run homes and remand centers, eventually leaving home and school at 12. He increased his age from 12 to 16 and works to fund his racing career.
He fought everyone and everything and, at 17, ended up in prison and even solitary confinement. Once released, his salvation comes through his love of speed and raw horsepower. He focuses his fighting spirit and energy on racing and going very fast.
His V8 drag bike and jet dragsters take him from Perth and WA all over Australia, New Zealand and the USA. He meets some incredible people, leading to some amazing adventures and tales that will leave you speechless.
He gets kidnapped by the Russian Mafia when trying to buy two MIG jet fighter engines and fights his way out. He crashes a car at nearly 600 mph. He also clinically dies on an operating table when another car he was racing went off a mountain road in driving rain. He was revived and went on to break many motor racing and land speed records.
He meets mass murderers and world leaders, then casually chats with the Dalai Lama. Eventually, Rosco dreamed of capturing the world land speed record, a goal he set himself at age 12. Rosco and the Aussie Invader team are putting the finishing touches to their latest record-breaker, the world's fastest and most powerful car, Aussie Invader 5R. This car has 200,000 horsepower, the equivalent of 200 Formula One cars! It can accelerate from 0 - 1000 mph in just 22 seconds. Strap yourself in for a fast ride!
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- Anonymous User
- 01-02-2024
What a amazing life!
Good on you Rossco I’m 54 and remember a number of your exploits in the news and seeing you live in Qld . The Audio Book was a awesome listen and wish you all the best to bring this project to fruition 🤙
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- Anonymous User
- 10-07-2023
Rosco , what a great Story
having followed the story of the Aussie Invaders for many years, and having met Rosco and Cheryl several times, I was very interested to hear this story.
It's a story of a vision, and doing everything to see that vision to fruition, the technology behind all these cars is amazing, but Aussie Invader 5R is tribute to the hard work and tenacity of a driven person. The team behind the car, having to hand make so many of the parts and the amazing technology is an extraordinary team.
Well done to all involved.
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- Kaye
- 14-06-2023
I couldn't stop listening to this incredible story
Having known Rosco for a few years, I can honestly say this book is a true reflection of his incredible life. It was written by his friend who has captured the exact essence of his daredevil and tumultuous life. At times it leaves you speechless and amazed at the fact he lived to tell this tale at all, with so many near misses.
I learnt a lot about his early life and the tough and sometimes cruel upbringing he experienced, it explains a lot, but he didn't let it define him. After so many years he is still prepared to chase his lifetime dream, which means he is an inspiration to many others. As the book says "It's hard to beat someone who never gives up!" Don't be fooled, this is not just a book for the guys.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-07-2023
Uncomfortable truths at times, pretty honest and again truth can be stranger than fiction
Lots about cars & the need for speed , but this book goes so much more , this forever child
Confesses to bad decisions & accepting consequences .
As kids in the back yard we dream of flying a washing basket too the moon , for 99.9% we grow out of this by 10 years old Not Rossco .
Dream believe & achieve
Also accepting the aging process any time are the mortal enemies of any one that dares to go beyond.
Gripped from the outset
At times I felt like my mate was talking too me .
Do the righty buy the book
He’s having a red hot go , give him a fair go.
Good luck Rossco
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- Anonymous User
- 20-04-2024
great yarn, fascinating content
full of highs and lows, amazing life journey and a fascinating bloke. a really enjoyable read. highly recommend this book
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