Imagine a story that blends the thrills of Seabiscuit with the gritty underworld of Scarface. This is the high-octane, adrenaline-pumping saga of Randy Lanier, an international sports star of the 1980s who rocketed through the ranks of car racing while concealing a dark secret: he was one of the biggest marijuana smugglers in American history.
Growing up, Randy Lanier dreamed of conquering the Indianapolis 500, but the prohibitive costs of professional racing seemed insurmountable. That all changed with the purchase of a speedboat, which he used to smuggle marijuana from the Bahamas. This risky endeavor quickly grew into a historically massive smuggling operation, fueling Randy’s ascent in the racing world.
Money was no longer an obstacle. With each successful smuggling run, Lanier and his teammates could afford faster, more advanced cars. They became an overnight sensation, dominating every event they entered and flaunting their ill-gotten gains in front of massive crowds and live TV cameras. Yet, no matter how fast they drove, they couldn’t escape the long arm of the law.
As Randy inched closer to his dream of high-speed glory, a major drug scandal was brewing. The 1980s, a time reminiscent of Miami Vice, set the stage for one of the biggest crime rings and drug scandals in professional sports history.
Now, with the help of New York Times bestselling author A.J. Baime, Randy Lanier reveals the full story for the first time. This gripping book captures his meteoric rise and dramatic fall, offering an unparalleled look at a sports star’s descent into the world of crime. It’s a tale you won’t believe but can’t afford to miss—a true crime epic and a sports story for the ages.
