This is a book about crossing the finish line.
It’s about what it takes to stay in the race long enough to get there.
In The Long Run, NASCAR driver and actor Kyle Whisner breaks down the invisible belief systems that cause people to ride the brakes—waiting to feel ready, waiting for certainty, waiting for permission that never comes. Through racing, family history, near-fatal wrecks, and years spent navigating pressure on and off the track, Whisner shows how progress is built the same way speed is earned: lap by lap, under pressure, with consequences.
Blending lived experience with psychology, neuroscience, and hard-earned perspective, this book explores why burnout feels normal, why chaos can feel familiar, and why confidence isn’t something you find—it shows up after you commit. Each chapter ties high-stakes moments from racing, life, and Hollywood sets to practical ways of building momentum when fear, stress, or hesitation start dictating your racing line.
The Long Run is for racers, builders, creatives, and people who stay in it—people who know they’re capable and understand that forward motion doesn’t require permission. This isn’t motivation. It’s work. Not chasing the perfect lap—but staying in the run long enough to be there at the end.
The green flag isn’t coming.
It’s already waving.
This is a book about crossing the finish line.
It’s about what it takes to stay in the race long enough to get there.
In The Long Run, NASCAR driver and actor Kyle Whisner breaks down the invisible belief systems that cause people to ride the brakes—waiting to feel ready, waiting for certainty, waiting for permission that never comes. Through racing, family history, near-fatal wrecks, and years spent navigating pressure on and off the track, Whisner shows how progress is built the same way speed is earned: lap by lap, under pressure, with consequences.
Blending lived experience with psychology, neuroscience, and hard-earned perspective, this book explores why burnout feels normal, why chaos can feel familiar, and why confidence isn’t something you find—it shows up after you commit. Each chapter ties high-stakes moments from racing, life, and Hollywood sets to practical ways of building momentum when fear, stress, or hesitation start dictating your racing line.
The Long Run is for racers, builders, creatives, and people who stay in it—people who know they’re capable and understand that forward motion doesn’t require permission. This isn’t motivation. It’s work. Not chasing the perfect lap—but staying in the run long enough to be there at the end.
The green flag isn’t coming.
It’s already waving.