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One Chance to Win (1976)

1976-09-03 · 2h 7m · EN
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Taking racing fans back to the dawning of the age of America's dominance in the global motocross arena, this long-buried film from director Charles Bush documents the 1975 American Motocross Association's 500cc Nation Series. It came down to five riders -- Jim Weinert, Steve Stackable, Pierre Karsmakers, Billy Grossi and Kent Howerton -- in what became known as the Battle of New Orleans, a legendary moment in motocross history.

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Charles BushDirectorJim GianatsisWriterCharles ManuelDirector

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Jimmy WeinertJimmy WeinertSelfBill BuchkaBill BuchkaSelfPierre KarsmakersPierre KarsmakersSelfRoy TurnerRoy TurnerSelfDave ArnoldDave ArnoldSelfSteve StackableSteve StackableSelfBevo ForteBevo ForteSelfKeith McCartyKeith McCartySelfJody WeiselJody WeiselSelfBob HannahBob HannahSelfBrad LackeyBrad LackeySelfMarty SmithMarty SmithSelf

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What is One Chance to Win about?

Taking racing fans back to the dawning of the age of America's dominance in the global motocross arena, this long-buried film from director Charles Bush documents the 1975 American Motocross Association's 500cc Nation Series. It came down to five riders -- Jim Weinert, Steve Stackable, Pierre Karsmakers, Billy Grossi and Kent Howerton -- in what became known as the Battle of New Orleans, a legendary moment in motocross history.

How long is One Chance to Win?

One Chance to Win has a runtime of 127 minutes.