Senna: The Test (2017)
Senna: The Test (2017) explores a unique moment in Ayrton Senna's career when, on December 20, 1992, he tested a Penske IndyCar in Phoenix, Arizona. Amid frustrations with McLaren, Senna briefly considered switching to IndyCar, with this test marking his only serious exploration of American racing. The documentary, created by Marshall Pruett and Travis Long, features insights from figures like Emerson Fittipaldi and Rick Mears, capturing this rare event in Senna’s life and his motivations during a challenging period in his career.
Director: Travis Long, Marshall Pruett
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: December 20, 2017
Cast
- Marshall Pruett - Narrator
- Roger Penske - Self
- Rick Mears - Self
- Paul Tracy - Self
- Hélio Castroneves - Self
- Tony Kanaan - Self
- Jeremy Shaw - Self
- Ayrton Senna - Self (archive footage)
- Emerson Fittipaldi - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
indycar, formula one (f1), motorsport, short film, documentary, auto racing
More Films by Director: Travis Long, Marshall Pruett
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Senna: The Test about?
- Senna: The Test (2017) explores a unique moment in Ayrton Senna's career when, on December 20, 1992, he tested a Penske IndyCar in Phoenix, Arizona. Amid frustrations with McLaren, Senna briefly considered switching to IndyCar, with this test marking his only serious exploration of American racing. The documentary, created by Marshall Pruett and Travis Long, features insights from figures like Emerson Fittipaldi and Rick Mears, capturing this rare event in Senna’s life and his motivations during a challenging period in his career.
- Who directed Senna: The Test?
- Senna: The Test was directed by Travis Long, Marshall Pruett.
- Who stars in Senna: The Test?
- Senna: The Test stars Marshall Pruett, Roger Penske, Rick Mears, Paul Tracy, Hélio Castroneves, Tony Kanaan.
- How long is Senna: The Test?
- Senna: The Test has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Senna: The Test?
- Senna: The Test is a Documentary film.
- Where was Senna: The Test produced?
- Senna: The Test was produced in United States of America.