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Stockcar!

Documentary

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Release Date

November 1, 1977

Duration

95 min

Status

Released

Language

en

Overview

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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Bobby Allison

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Bobby Allison

Buddy Baker

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Buddy Baker

Janet Guthrie

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Janet Guthrie

Benny Parsons

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Benny Parsons

David Pearson

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David Pearson

Richard Petty

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Richard Petty

Cale Yarborough

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Cale Yarborough

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