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Hardcover Book Details
  • 06/2016
  • 9780996286930
  • 56 pages
  • $19.99
Chris Workman
Author, Illustrator
Josef, the Indy Car Driver
Apex Legends author / illustrator Chris Workman and Verizon IndyCar Series star Josef Newgarden have teamed up to create a unique racing-themed children's picture book unlike any other. "Josef, The Indy Car Driver" mixes Indy car racing education with entertaining on-track action that is sure to please kids who are interested in cars or racing fans and their parents! Set at iconic Road America, the content is designed to provide an authentic glimpse into the world of Indy car through Josef's eyes. While this book is certainly geared to appeal to core race fans, the underlying "chase your dreams" theme offered through Josef's true story serves as inspiration to all kids that anything is possible. A portion of the story is dedicated to showing aspiring young racecar drivers a "path" to the Verizon IndyCar Series by featuring Josef's personal progression through the ranks of motorsports. From there the content takes readers on a journey through a high-speed race, with informational content about Indy car, race elements such as pit stops and the cars themselves are included throughout the book to help educate readers about the sport. The book illustrations are as authentic as possible, depicting the Road America road course circuit from a variety of vantage points. 2016 spec Honda and Chevy IndyCars are featured as well as representative car paint schemes and numbers so that true IndyCar fans will be able to have a deep connection with the content and storyline. Readers are treated to a mix of car views , including in-car, side, front and backward looking perspectives. All illustrations are hand-drawn and then digitized & colored for placement in the book.
Reviews
Autoweek Magazine - Mike Pryson

Children's book gives youths an inside (and fun) look at IndyCar

 

When it comes to fast reads, “Josef, the Indy Car Driver” deserves a spot on any young racing fan’s podium—or bookshelf.

A collaboration between author/illustrator Chris Workman and Verizon IndyCar Series driver Josef Newgarden—and with a foreword by NBCSN racing commentator Leigh Diffey—the book is part racing primer, part biography, part day in the life of a race-car driver and part hold-onto-your-steering-wheel ride on an IndyCar race day at Road America.

“I am hopeful that kids are attracted first to this book because of the unique visual approach and storyline,” says Newgarden. “I know when I was a kid when I saw something exciting and fun, I was interested in it regardless of the subject matter. Growing kids’ interest in racing and IndyCar will be a natural effect if they like what they are reading. This type of content can be extremely engaging to young kids and fans of IndyCar racing.”

The book is geared to race fans ages 5 and older who like to dream big, and the author is also making available an accompanying coloring book geared to the even younger set (truth be told, the coloring book can also be a blast for Mom and Dad, who might enjoy designing colorful liveries).

The book can be purchased for $19.99 at amzn.to/2a6fw9q and apexlegends.com/store. A portion of the proceeds goes to Racing for Kids—a foundation that contributes to the health care needs of children—and Racing for Cancer.

 

Formats
Hardcover Book Details
  • 06/2016
  • 9780996286930
  • 56 pages
  • $19.99
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