Short Track: The Battle for Grassroots
“Grassroots is where talent begins”
Synopsis
A documentary about grassroots racing and what it takes to keep it alive. The film follows Robert Snyder, a short track promoter fighting to keep his track open, along with drivers Ryan and Austin Pannone and Tyler Gallup as they race through a season at Orange Show Speedway, one of the last remaining short tracks on the West Coast. Through their experiences, the film shows the realities of short track racing, the cost, the risk, the long nights, and the community that surrounds the track. As more local tracks close, Short Track examines what these places mean to the people who race there and what could be lost if they disappear.
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Short Track: The Battle for Grassroots | Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-04
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April 1, 2026
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5K
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Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Van Luven
- Original Title
- Short Track: The Battle for Grassroots
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Budget
- $5K
- Production Studios
- 19 ENT, Rich Highland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Van Luven
Danny Rich
Darius Saberzadeh, Ian Champana
Nicholas Van Luven, Danny Rich, Marlene Clara, Lucas Cuny
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Van Luven
Director
Nicholas Van Luven
Producer
Danny Rich
Producer
Marlene Clara
Producer
Darius Saberzadeh
Editor
Danny Rich
Director of Photography
Ian Champana
Editor
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What is Short Track: The Battle for Grassroots about?
A documentary about grassroots racing and what it takes to keep it alive. The film follows Robert Snyder, a short track promoter fighting to keep his track open, along with drivers Ryan and Austin Pannone and Tyler Gallup as they race through a season at Orange Show Speedway, one of the last remaining short tracks on the West Coast. Through their experiences, the film shows the realities of short track racing, the cost, the risk, the long nights, and the community that surrounds the track. As more local tracks close, Short Track examines what these places mean to the people who race there and what could be lost if they disappear.
Who directed Short Track: The Battle for Grassroots?
Short Track: The Battle for Grassroots was directed by Nicholas Van Luven.
Who stars in Short Track: The Battle for Grassroots?
The principal cast of Short Track: The Battle for Grassroots includes Robert Snyder, Robert Synder Sr., Tyler Gallup, Jo Ann Adame, Ryan Pannone.
When was Short Track: The Battle for Grassroots released and how long is it?
Short Track: The Battle for Grassroots was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 14m.