Hear about the inspiration for his book top fuel for life and the ways he built in his personal experiences, family and challenges of. True growth partners launches top fuel kickstarter project chicago, illinoisnovember 3, 2014brian marshall and scott garwood, founders of the highperformance coaching firm true growth partners, are launching a kickstarter campaign to publish top fuel. Jim oberhofer wrote top fuel for life to help others find the happiness he discovered after a lifetime of mistakes. Paul lee and jim oberhofer are making their presence known in. Described as a true story of victory, unimaginable loss and the epiphany that changed everything, oberhofer s book shows the sin and sacrifice amidst the showy world of top fuel and explores the. Naperville, illinois prweb october 07, 2015 nhra, kalitta crew chief jim oberhofer s new book, top fuel for life. Jim oberhofer is raising funds for top fuel for life life lessons from a crew chief on kickstarter. Ashley oberhofer archives motorsportstalk nbc sports. Firsttime author and kalitta motorsports crew chief jim oberhofer recently launched his new book top fuel for life. A true story of victory, unimaginable loss, and the epiphany that.
His book top fuel for life sets the stage for inspiring audiences to take action and choose happiness first. Top fuel for life is a true story of victory, unimaginable loss and the epiphany that changed everything. Its about jims life and his love of his wife and how his racing commitments nearly made him lose the most important thing in his life. Oct 28, 2015 dallas, texas prweb october 28, 2015 firsttime author and kalitta motorsports crew chief jim oberhofer launched his book top fuel for life. An interview with jim oberhofer, kalitta motorsports vp hot rod. His brother jon o is a crew chief for kalitta motorsports and daughter ashley oversees social media. Top fuel for life a true story of victory, unimaginable loss, and the epiphany that changed everything. Nhra kalitta motorsports crew chief jim oberhofer debuts.
Writing a book proves therapeutic for nhra crew chief fox. Dirt life neon print life is better at the track racing shirts. Life lessons from a crew chief by jim oberhofer 20150922 by jim oberhofer isbn. Jims book is an insightful peek into his childhood, his career, the kalitta family and the drag racing community but it turns into a love story that most people can. A true story of victory, unimaginable loss, and the epiphany that changed everything. Veteran crew chief jim oberhofer has released top fuel for life, life lessons from a crew chief, a touching homage to both his. He is a much soughtafter speaker to audiences across the country.
His life turns the modern definition of happiness upside down. Hear about the inspiration for his book top fuel for life and the ways he built in his personal experiences, family and challenges of losing a loved one along with great stories of his times at the track with one of drag. Jim oberhofer gives us a tour of kalitta motor sports 2014 duration. Life lessons from a crew chief recently at the texas motorplex in ennis. Oberhofer is a mans man with a universal message about the power of. Jim made his debut as an author with the popularly acclaimed book top fuel for life, rated 4. Although oberhofer earned his reputation in top fuel, tuning doug.
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The latest issue of nhra national dragster magazine, being offered in digital format only and free to the racing community during the covid19 pandemic, is the most interactive issue in the. Life lessons from a crew chief which is available on amazon. Jim oberhofer tea time with an nhra top fuel crew chief. A 226page book, top fuel for life, is oberhofer s account of his experience in dealing with life s challenges. Jan 29, 2018 not only did he oversee air dougs mac tools dragster, jim o has also served as general manager for the entire kalitta motorsports group the past few decades. In his poignant book top fuel for life, kalitta mac tools top fuel crew chief jim oberhofer shares his true story of victory, unimaginable. Top fuel for life life lessons from a crew chief by jim. The veteran presence of jim oberhofer drag illustrated.
It was a bit more than he felt capable of performing, as oberhofer has always stated that his primary intent is to see driver doug kalitta finally earn his first nhra top fuel championship. Kindle store buy a kindle free kindle reading apps kindle books. The book was born from the simple fact that he didnt want others to. Changes ahoy at kalitta motosports racingjunk news. Online shopping from a great selection at kindle store store. In his poignant book top fuel for life, kalitta mac tools top fuel crew chief jim oberhofer shares his true story of victory, unimaginable losses, and the epiphany top fuel for life book trailer on vimeo. New book a celebration of life, love and drag racing. Kalitta motorsports crew chief jim oberhofer pens new book. Oberhofer, crew chief for top fuel racer doug kalitta, wrote top fuel for life.
Veteran nhra crew chief jim oberhofer forms foundation to. Hear about the inspiration for his book top fuel for life and the ways he built in his personal experiences, family and challenges of losing a loved one along with great stories of his times at the track with one of drag racing. Find the cheapest prices on this top fuel for life life lessons from a crew chief on pricerunner. Hear about the inspiration for his book top fuel for life and the ways. Writing a book proves therapeutic for nhra crew chief. Kalitta motor sports vp and crew chief for the mac tools top fuel dragster, jim oberhofer joins dane to talk about his latest book and a career in racings fast lane. The book, which its titled top fuel for life life lessons from a crew chief, is in the process of being written and the major challenge of getting a book published is the cost, so jim o has a kickstarter campaign taking place until dec. Kalitta motorsports crew chief jim oberhofer, known as jim o. I have a collection of drag racing books but this book goes much further than any. Oberhofer, like many coaches in attendance, spends countless hours finetuning machines to traverse a quarter mile as quickly as possible. Jim oberhofer, the keynote speaker for the 2017 ustfccca convention, isnt so different from his audience on wednesday, december at opening session. Jim oberhofer admitted he wanted to take a break from drag racing, and for the former crew chief for kalitta motorsports, his sidelines stint will be a brief one. In those 262 pages, oberhofer details his personal mission and the lessons he learned from his wifes battle. But in 2008 doug put his racing career aside when he lost his two young sons, jon and james, in a tragic car crash.
Veteran crew chief jim oberhofer has released top fuel for life, life lessons from. Apr 21, 2015 oberhofer is an author, too, with a book, top fuel for life, life lessons from a crew chief due in july 2015 he fills us in on everything from what its like to have your boss and mentor be your. In this poignant book, kalitta motor sports top fuel crew chief jim oberhofer shares the true story of his teams victory, his unimaginable loss and the epiphany that transformed his life both on and off the. Life lessons from a crew chief by jim oberhofer top fuel. Tammy was the wife of jim oberhofer, vice president of kalitta motorsports and crew chief for doug kalittas top fuel team. Jun 24, 2017 kalitta motor sports vp and crew chief for the mac tools top fuel dragster, jim oberhofer joins dane to talk about his latest book and a career in racings fast lane. Jim o oberhofer is the crew chief for the mac tools top fuel dragster driven by doug kalitta and the vice president of operations for kalitta. Apr 06, 2017 jim o oberhofer is the crew chief for the mac tools top fuel dragster driven by doug kalitta and the vice president of operations for kalitta. Firsttime author and kalitta motorsports crew chief jim oberhofer launched his book top fuel for life. Kickstarter book campaign for top fuels jim oberhofer. Nhra top fuel crew chief jim oberhofer leads one of the most talked about drag racing teams in the country. Sep 07, 2003 weve seen the hightech weather station team owner connie kalitta and crew chief jim oberhofer keep inside the trailer to make tuning decisions on the 7000plushp nhra top fuel dragster, so we. Nov, 2017 jim oberhofer to deliver keynote at ustfccca convention.
Jim o says hes looking forward to sharing my story, sharing the mistakes ive made and the things that ive found to hopefully help somebody who is going through. Life lessons from a crew chief, enlightens readers about lessons oberhofer has learned about being a man, a father and a champion. Now with five races remaining in the playoffs, troy fasching will replace oberhofer as crew chief on doug kalittas mac tools top fuel dragster. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Oberhofer will join the hennen motorsports top fuel team, driven by kebin kinsley, at the nhra fallnationals in dallas, texas. The tammy o foundation is a donoradvised fund that donates funds raised from the purchases of jim os book, top fuel for life. In his poignant book top fuel for life, kalitta mac tools top fuel crew chief jim oberhofer shares his true story of victory, unimaginable losses, and the epiphany. Doug herbert is a nationally recognized top fuel drag racing champion. Jim oberhofer is the author of top fuel for life 4. Described as a true story of victory, unimaginable loss and the epiphany that changed everything, oberhofers book shows the sin and sacrifice amidst the showy world of top fuel and explores the. Hear about the inspiration for his book top fuel for life and the ways he. Dallas, texas prweb october 28, 2015 firsttime author and kalitta motorsports crew chief jim oberhofer launched his book top fuel for life.
He is the first driver to run over 300 mph during nhra eliminations, and his career best speed tops 330 mph. Through personal stories about loving someone with cancer, jim o gives audiences the courage and hope to triumph over life s greatest struggles. Jim o oberhofer, vice president of kalitta motorsports and crew chief for doug kalittas mac tools top fuel team, has announced the establishment of the tammy o foundation, celebrating the. Naperville, illinois prweb october 07, 2015 nhra, kalitta crew chief jim oberhofers new book, top fuel for life. Jim oberhofer to deliver keynote at ustfccca convention. Sep 19, 2018 in one of the most surprising moves of the 2018 mello yello drag racing series season, kalitta motorsports announced it has parted ways with longtime crew chief and company executive jim oberhofer. Life lessons from a crew chief after his wife lost a fight with stage 4 metastatic lung cancer in 20. Life lessons from a crew chief by jim oberhofer isbn. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics.
Thanks to his late wife tammy, the veteran nhra crew chief now has a handle on the issue. Life lessons from a crew chief a year ago chronicling his witness to wife tammys courageous battle with cancer and. In this poignant book, kalitta motor sports top fuel crew chief jim oberhofer shares the true story of his teams victory, his unimaginable loss and the epiphany. Top fuel for life life lessons from a crew chief by jim oberhofer kickstarter jim oberhofer is raising funds for top fuel for life life lessons from a crew chief on kickstarter. A narratological commentary on the odyssey by irene j. Nhra kalitta motorsports crew chief jim oberhofer debuts book. Its really is full of honesty and emotion as he tells his story. Jim o oberhofer is a mans man with a universal message about the power of love especially in the face of terminal illness. Life lessons from a crew chief by jim oberhofer 20150922. Lee is back to racing with a new lease on life after a near fatal heart.
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