Carolinian Blake Beckett (Pepper Sweeney), the son of a stock car racing legend, is a 4-time short track racing champion. Blake never made it to the speedways of the National Cup Racing circuit, but surely he could still have a shot? The daily life experiences of Blake's family and crew are exposed through unique characters that work and play through the weeks that culminate in 120 mph Saturday nights.
Practical Effects
Real short track racing sequences, no glossy Hollywood sheen.
Acting
Pepper Sweeney's weathered charm carries every scene.
Director
Marie Hopkins
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Pepper Sweeney is a real racing veteran, not an actor playing one — those calloused hands are documentary.
Shot entirely at actual Carolina short tracks; the crowd extras are genuine Saturday night regulars who didn't know they were in a movie until wrap.
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