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NASCAR: The Rise of American Speed

NASCAR: The Rise of American Speed

Description: Millions of people watch NASCAR races each week, but it wasn't always that way for the sport that came from humble beginnings. This documentary tracks the organization's history from its start as an idea thought of by "Big" Bill France Sr. to the multinational entity that it is today. The six-hour program puts people associated with NASCAR in the spotlight, from early pioneers to the drivers who currently compete on the circuit. Archival footage, re-enactments and interviews with NASCAR personalities and experts paint the picture of the organization that brought stock-car racing to the mainstream. The stories of drivers, mechanics and owners are told chronologically, profiling Raymond Parks and racing legends "The King" Richard Petty and "The Intimidator" Dale Earnhardt.
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