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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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This book tells the unbelievable story of Rosco McGlashan's life, cars and motorsports career. It is a fearless story of guts, grit, and extreme determination. Quitting is not in this man's motor sports DNA. Rosco is an Aussie drag racing champion, land speed record holder and motor racing legend. His early years were extreme, leaving home and school at twelve to start his motor racing career. He fought everyone and everything and, at 17, ended up in prison and even solitary in extreme conditions.
Once released, Rosco finds salvation through his love of speed and raw horsepower. He focuses his fighting spirit and adrenaline on racing and going very fast. His V8 drag motorcycle and jet dragsters take him to race tracks all over Australia and the USA. He meets some incredible people and some extremely dangerous ones! This leads to heart-pounding adventures and tales of danger that will leave you speechless. At 30, Rosco's passion for thrill-seeking turned from drag racing motorcycles and jet dragsters to capturing the World land speed record, a goal he set himself at just twelve. His risk-taking puts him in extreme danger when he gets kidnapped by the Russian Mafia when trying to buy two MIG jet fighter engines in Moscow, and he fights his way out.
He crashed a car at nearly 600 mph when breaking the Australian land speed record. He clinically dies on an operating table when another car he was street racing went off a mountain road. Rosco was revived and broke many motor racing and land speed records. He meets mass murderers and world leaders, then casually chats with the Dalai Lama. Rosco and his team are putting the finishing touches on their latest automotive engineering masterpiece, the World's fastest and most powerful car. Aussie Invader 5R has the power of 200 Grand Prix Formula One cars! It can accelerate to 1000 mph in just 20 seconds. Strap yourself in for a fast ride and one of the most action-packed, high-octane life adventures you will ever read or hear!
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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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- David
- 05-07-2024
how rosco never gives up
great story - loved the technical description and his kalgoorlie jet run and what could not be done today
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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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