{"title":"Filmmakers, Actors \u0026 Behind the Scenes","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"full-throttle-the-bruce-kessler-story-shifting-gears-bruce-kesslers-journey-from-racetrack-to-film-set-paperback","title":"Full Throttle - The Bruce Kessler Story: Shifting Gears: Bruce Kessler's Journey from Racetrack to Film Set - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDean Kirkland\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Throttle- The Life of Bruce Kessler\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttention motorsports enthusiasts, film buffs, and lovers of high-octane adventure! \"Full Throttle: The Life of Bruce Kessler\" is the quintessential biography that takes you on an exhilarating ride through the extraordinary life of Bruce Kessler, a racing legend and Hollywood visionary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom hot-rodding in California to conquering iconic races like the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Monaco Grand Prix, Bruce Kessler's journey is a testament to his skill, determination, and innovative spirit. 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