Contact: Abigail Davidson, Publicity Assistant, WinePress Group, 360-802-9758, abigail@winepressgroup.com

ENUMCLAW, Wash., Mar. 13 /Christian Newswire/ -- Are you running on empty? Does it seem like the air has gone out of your life? Do you ever feel like you are running the race of life alone? In "The Race: From Pit Row to Victory Lane," author and Pastor Rick Lemons, reminds us to find strength in cooperation and encouragement for the race from one another. Just as NASCAR teams work together to improve a car's performance in Pit Row, God has provided all the ingredients to help us run the Christian race. By making frequent pit stops by way of God's Word, Corporate Worship, Fellowship, Prayer, Accountability and Encouragement, the child of God will be better equipped for the race.

Pastor Rick Lemons draws a parallel between NASCAR and Christianity, between a race track and the journey of life. A successful NASCAR team works together towards a common goal, says Lemons, fellow Christians should do no less.

Divided into two sections titled "Pit Stops" and "Pitfalls," Lemons' book specifically emphasizes the need for frequent pit stops via God's Word, corporate worship, fellowship, prayer, accountability and encouragement.

A passionate man, Lemons writes to teach and train fellow Christians and better equip them for service. In order to do that, he encourages believers to come together and rely on God's strength, not their own.

"Trying to live the Christian life without the Holy Spirit is like trying to drive an automobile without an engine. If people can just understand that God's presence lives in us to enable us to live the life He promised we would learn to rely on Him rather than ourselves."

Married to his wife Ann since 1976, the Lemons are the proud parents of three grown children and two grandchildren. Rick enjoys outdoor sports such as NASCAR, golf and skiing. He strives to practice the disciplines addressed in this book and has discovered that life is best when shared with others. The Lemons make their home in Texas.

For more information, to request a review copy or to schedule an interview, please contact Abigail Davidson by phone at 360-802-9758, by email at abigail@winepressgroup.com, or by fax at 360-802-9992. To purchase a copy of this book visit www.winepressbooks.com or call 877-421-7323.

Visit Rick's website at http://www.pitrowtovictorylane.com/