Walking Amongst the Tribes: The Life of a Motorsports Announcer

If you felt the rumble of monster trucks shaking the stadium and heard a booming voice bringing the action to life — chances are, you were listening to Army Armstrong. From the frontlines of Vietnam to the front rows of America’s most iconic motorsports events, Army’s life has been anything but idle. As the legendary voice behind the rise of monster truck mania, and a key figure in the hot rod and drag racing worlds, Armstrong earned his place in motorsports history — and in the hearts of fans everywhere. From his hometown of Owensboro, Kentucky, to his enshrinement in the International Monster Truck Hall of Fame, the Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame, and the NHRA’s Lifetime Achievement ranks, Army’s story is packed with grit, gear, and gratitude. Whether calling the shots from the announcer’s booth or tinkering under the hood of a hot rod, Armstrong lived and breathed motorsports. Now retired, he looks back on decades of unforgettable memories — from dirt-covered arenas to thunderous stadium shows — sharing behind-the-scenes stories, untold moments with legends of the sport, and his continued passion for mentoring the next generation. Strap in for the ultimate ride through the life of one of monster truck racing’s most legendary voices and pioneers. Walking Amongst the Tribes is the high-octane autobiography of Army Armstrong — a Vietnam War vet turned motorsports icon, whose unmistakable voice and larger-than-life presence helped shape the golden era of monster trucks. View Less