Frank Allison’s debut poetry collection, Don’t Thank God, Thank The Crash Test Dummies That Came Before You, plunges readers into the raw and visceral world of Formula 1, peeling back the glamorous facade of motorsport to reveal the blood, grit, and passion at its core. Inspired by the belief that beneath the champagne-soaked surface lies a beating heart waiting to be uncovered, Allison’s poetry drags you right into the high-stakes intensity of the sport.
The collection takes readers on a white-knuckle ride through a race weekend, from the chaos of media day to the post-race comedown, capturing the emotional highs and devastating lows that define the world’s most elite motorsport. With each poem, you’ll feel the grit it takes to defy the odds and the unshakeable faith required to keep coming back to a sport that often takes more than it gives.
Don’t Thank God is a heart-wrenching love letter to motorsport and the people who pour their souls into it—a raw and unflinching tribute to the drivers, engineers, and fans who live and breathe the thrill of Formula 1. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to race on the edge of glory and disaster, this collection will take you there at breakneck speed.
