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Stockcar! (1977)

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.

  • Documentary

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Bobby AllisonBobby AllisonHimself
  • Photo of Buddy BakerBuddy BakerHimself
  • Photo of Janet GuthrieJanet GuthrieHerself
  • Photo of Benny ParsonsBenny ParsonsHimself
  • Photo of David PearsonDavid PearsonHimself
  • Photo of Richard PettyRichard PettyHimself
  • Photo of Cale YarboroughCale YarboroughHimself

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