This documentary
explains how NASCAR developed quickly and, over the course of decades, became one of the most popular sporting attractions in the United States. The filmmakers utilize rarely-seen footage of cars from the 1950’s, along with interviews by some of the most famous drivers of yesterday and today including Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon, and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Nascar.The Ride Of Their Lives 2009 (DVD Download)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The story behind NASCAR is presented in first-person accounts by the people who lived it in the new film Ride of Their Lives, produced by CMT Films and NASCAR Media Group.
Narrated by Kevin Costner, the film includes exclusive interviews with famed NASCAR personalities Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip, and tells the story of how family dynamics weaved a thread through a half-century of racing.
The history and heroes of NASCAR are brought to life through the men and women who lived the dream. They tell NASCAR's history which is a story of family bonds and personal struggles; rebellion and teamwork. These are the threads that weave through the sport's first 60 years, and a half-century of Daytona 500 races.
Ride of Their Lives features never before seen footage from the archives of NASCAR Media Group, as well as the final interview with former NASCAR president Bill France Jr.. Other drivers spotlighted in the film include Dale Earnhardt, Kyle Petty, Tim Richmond and Wendell Scott.