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Stockcar! (1977)

PG · 1977-11-01 · 1h 35m · EN
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Stockcar!

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.

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John HolmstromDirectorDavid HolmstromWriter

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Bobby AllisonBobby AllisonHimselfBuddy BakerBuddy BakerHimselfJanet GuthrieJanet GuthrieHerselfBenny ParsonsBenny ParsonsHimselfDavid PearsonDavid PearsonHimselfRichard PettyRichard PettyHimselfCale YarboroughCale YarboroughHimself

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RacingStock car racingNascarRacing car

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityRacing · Stock Car Racing · NascarDirector preference1162812Actor preference21416 · 1162789 · 1162808Country preferenceUsDecade preference1970

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What is Stockcar! 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.

How long is Stockcar!?

Stockcar! has a runtime of 95 minutes.