One Mile at a Time: A Memoir of the Last Great American Road Race and the Adventure We Call Life

A Memoir of the Last Great American Road Race, and a Journey of Rediscovering What You're Made of You don't outrun grief. You can't just escape from a dark night of the soul. You have to drive through it…one courageous mile at a time. Ed Rahill's life has veered off course, and while he dreams of becoming the man his Grandmother taught him to be, he's become haunted by losing the love of his life, and is struggling to have faith in himself. With his foot on the pedal of GT's since he was a young boy, he enters an outlaw road race across America in the tradition of a Cannonball Run. Ed and his partner Tim didn't think they stood a chance to win — "We just didn't want to give up on ourselves." Facing the most aggressive, nationwide highway patrol effort in U.S. history, Rahill was presented with the choice we all face at some time in our lives: succumb to our fears of failure and inadequacy, or find the fortitude to go on and leave the world a better place because we are here. This story is about more than the thrill of speeding through the New Mexico desert at 140mph+. It's about survival, redemption, and discovering who you are when everything else falls away. One Mile at a Time unfolds with heart-pounding adrenaline and deep emotional truth. From Boston to San Diego, Rahill's record-breaking journey becomes a meditation on life, purpose, and the pursuit of meaning in a fast-changing world. Experience the spirit of American racing in this odyssey of a memoir that blends: A racing adventure filled with high-stakes danger, creative car mods, and heartfelt grit. A love story of a romance that was meant to be..."It was just that the time was wrong." A reflection on American culture, from the golden age of cars to the modern yearning for purpose. A family saga about breaking generational cycles, honoring the people who we've loved and lost, and committing to the promises that shape our lives. A spiritual road map for finding meaning, healing through our darkest nights of our soul, and learning how to leave the world a better place because we were here. Rich with historical texture and emotional resonance, Rahill's true story celebrates the endurance of both man and machine. It's a powerful reminder that some roads test our limits — and others heal our souls. If you loved Ford v Ferrari, this is your next must-read. Perfect for racing fans, historical memoir readers, road trip lovers, and anyone drawn to stories of resilience, purpose, and redemption. For everyone who's ever dug their way out of a dark night of the soul, with their heart set on becoming a better version of themselves to leave the world a better place — this is your story. Get your copy of One Mile at a Time today, and experience the spirit of American endurance racing. Film in development. "If you're into car culture, buy this one. If you're into those classic road race films, like the Cannonball Run franchise, buy this one. If you like hometown-boy-makes-good stories, buy this one. If you work in education or were the product of a Catholic education, buy this one. If you just think that a life is worth living with gusto, sensitivity, and a sense of humor, buy this one!" View Less