Stockcar! (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film
Released in 1977, Stockcar! is a documentary film directed by John Holmstrom, running about 95 minutes. “Stockcar!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A look at NASCAR Grand National stock car racing circa 1976-7. The stars include Richard Petty, David Pearson, Cale Yarborough, Bobby Allison, and Buddy Baker, and includes upstart female racer Janet Guthrie. The sport in the mid-1970s was undergoing a surge of national popularity after Petty and Pearson crashed fighting for the win within sight of the checkered flag of the 1976 Daytona 500, telecast live on ABC Sports, and the surging interest triggered renewed media interest in the sport.
Who’s in it. Stockcar! stars Bobby Allison as Himself, Buddy Baker as Himself, Janet Guthrie as Herself and Benny Parsons as Himself, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stockcar! page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stockcar! (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stockcar! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Stockcar!?
- Stockcar! stars Bobby Allison, Buddy Baker, Janet Guthrie, Benny Parsons and David Pearson.
- When was Stockcar! released?
- Stockcar! was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.