The Speed Merchants
TitleThe Speed Merchants
Year1972
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My CommentOne of the greatest racing movies ever!! Better than "Le Mans" by Steve McQueen! It shows the sports car world champtionship in 1972, narrated by Vic Elford and Mario Andretti. Absolutely fantastic!!

From the back of the DVD: What is it that makes a man race? How does he balance courting danger with ordinary daily life? What is it that compels him to resist retirement? This definitive documentation of a racing season - the 1972 Sports Car Manufacturer’s Championship - offers fascinating insights into the lives, loves and motivations of professional racing car drivers...with terrific track action along the way.

Filmed in the style of cinema verité and narrated by Mario Andretti (Ferrari 312PB) and Vic Elford (Alfa Romeo T33TT/3), the Speed Merchants is a true representation of real men with real feelings, underscored by a superb soundtrack, as we follow their ‘journey’ through this exciting season.
 
 
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