Stockcar! (1977)
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.
Director: John Holmstrom
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: November 1, 1977
Cast
- Bobby Allison - Himself
- Buddy Baker - Himself
- Janet Guthrie - Herself
- Benny Parsons - Himself
- David Pearson - Himself
- Richard Petty - Himself
- Cale Yarborough - Himself
Screenplay
Production: NASCAR Media Group
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
stock car racing, racing, nascar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Stockcar!?
- Stockcar! was directed by John Holmstrom.
- Who stars in Stockcar!?
- Stockcar! stars Bobby Allison, Buddy Baker, Janet Guthrie, Benny Parsons, David Pearson, Richard Petty.
- How long is Stockcar!?
- Stockcar! has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Stockcar!?
- Stockcar! is a Documentary film.
- Where was Stockcar! produced?
- Stockcar! was produced in United States of America.