Hal Needham

When it comes to life-threatening exploits, they don't get any better than those of professional stuntman Sonny Hooper; until now. Although Sonny's body is feeling the effects of his very long and successful career, the appearance of a charismatic rival on the scene causes him to attempt the most spectacular and dangerous stunt of his career.

Racing champion Stroker Ace is one of the most respected NASCAR-circuit drivers. So why is everybody laughing? Could it be that chicken suit he is wearing, maybe? When Stroker signs a sponsor contract with a sly fried-chicken magnate without reading it, he feels like a dumb cluck. Now he must cut ribbons at fast-food outlets, hawk chicken on TV and wear that dumb outfit, even when driving.

Get ready to tear up the highway with the Bandit, a fun-loving, fast-talking trucker who takes on his craziest haul yet; delivering 400 cases of beer from Texarkana to Atlanta in just 28 hours. With Sheriff Buford T. Justice hot on his trail and eager to teach him some respect for the law, the Bandit joins forces with good ol' boy, Cledus and runaway bride Carrie.

Legendary stuntman Hal Needham bares all in this new memoir that chronicles his car-crashing, plane-jumping, bone-breaking, death-defying Hollywood life.