Inspired by his intense love of cars, animals and creativity, Big Book of Wacky Rides! by Fireball Tim is a mad-cap take on inanimate objects transformed into cool cars.
Each illustration stands on its own as an amusing story, delighting children and parents around the world. From the Olympic "Spoonster" to the "Snot Rocket", these wild and wacky rides take kids of all ages on a journey of the imagination and unique design exploration.
Fireball Tim is Hollywood's go-to guy for wild and wacky rides. His creative thought and design, TV shows and toys populate kids' rooms around the world, spurring fun and zany ideas among many. From Hot Rods to Custom Cars, Movie Cars to Muscle Cars, Fireball Tim has done them all with youthful enthusiasm and inspiration.
Born in Hollywood California in 1965, Fireball Tim Lawrence (his legal name) is the son of famed screenwriter/producer Anthony Lawrence. Fireball Tim has built an extensive and unique career in the film industry having designed vehicles, weaponry, props, costumes and environments for hundreds of major features, TV and commercials. He comes from a complete Hollywood family including screenwriters Ethan Lawrence and Dee-Harris Lawrence.
Fireball's credits include stints as a designer for Walt Disney Imagineering from 1991-93 and Universal Studios Theme Park to movies like "Priest," "Gone in 60 Seconds," "Batman," "Monster Garage," "Jurassic Park," "GI Joe," "Knight Rider" and "The Avengers." Although his credits have surpassed 350.
And though Fireball Tim is constantly in demand as an Automotive Design Expert, AutoBlogger and Journalist, he is most sought now as an Automotive TV Host with many appearances on the Discovery Network and Speed Channel including "World's Most Expensive Rides," "Extreme Rides" and "Street Tuner Challenge." He always has several shows in the works. His company, Fireball Tim Worldwide, is the world's only Hollywood Automotive Lifestyle Brand, encompassing design and entertainment to which he hosts, designs and travels extensively for shows, plus raising awareness for sustainable products like Lifetime Oil Filter.
He has millions of followers through his Web Series on YouTube and also distributes worldwide via Car Domain, StreetFire, Facebook and Twitter, now being an icon in the Automotive Social Network scene. Fireball is also frequently seen at live events around the globe like SEMA in Las Vegas and Major Auto Shows. He attends close to 30 a year. His endeavors also include Design and Children's Books and Toys.
Under his previous company, Toystore Films, Fireball became an accomplished award winning actor/director for independent films and commercials. He's lived in Malibu, California since 1992 with his wife Kathie.
