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.
Production
NASCAR Media Group
Cast & Characters
Bobby Allison
Himself
Buddy Baker
Himself
Janet Guthrie
Herself
Benny Parsons
Himself
David Pearson
Himself
Richard Petty
Himself
Cale Yarborough
Himself
Directors & Crew
John Holmstrom
Director
John Holmstrom
Producer
David Holmstrom
Writer
Screenshots & Stills
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