NASCAR: The Ride of Their Lives
Synopsis
Narrated by Kevin Costner, this high-octane documentary goes under the hood of history for a look at the men who drove NASCAR from humble Southern origins to national phenomenon. In extensive interviews, subjects recall the days of moonshine running in the 1950s, highlights from 50 years of Daytona 500 races and the myriad changes the sport has experienced since its inception. Guests include Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryan Karpf
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryan McGee, Shawn Truax
- Original Title
- NASCAR: The Ride of Their Lives
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryan Karpf
Ryan McGee, Shawn Truax
Jay Abraham, Lewis A. Bogach, Jeff Hillegass, Sol Horner, Jim Jorden
Department Leadership Roster
Ryan Karpf
Director
Ryan McGee
Writer
Shawn Truax
Writer
Jim Jorden
Producer
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What is NASCAR: The Ride of Their Lives about?
Narrated by Kevin Costner, this high-octane documentary goes under the hood of history for a look at the men who drove NASCAR from humble Southern origins to national phenomenon. In extensive interviews, subjects recall the days of moonshine running in the 1950s, highlights from 50 years of Daytona 500 races and the myriad changes the sport has experienced since its inception. Guests include Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon.
Who directed NASCAR: The Ride of Their Lives?
NASCAR: The Ride of Their Lives was directed by Ryan Karpf.
Who stars in NASCAR: The Ride of Their Lives?
The principal cast of NASCAR: The Ride of Their Lives includes Ryan Pemberton, John Bickford, Rick Hendrick, Kevin Costner.
When was NASCAR: The Ride of Their Lives released and how long is it?
NASCAR: The Ride of Their Lives was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.