The Speed Merchants is the story of the 1972 manufacturer's Championship Series as told by drivers Mario Andretti (Ferrari 312P) and Vic Elford (Alfa Romeo T33TT/3). The film takes you behind the scenes at Daytona, Sebring, the Targa Florio, the Nurburgring, Le Mans and Watkins Glen, focusing on Mario and Vic, as well as Jacky Ickx, Helmut Marko, and Brian Redman. You visit with the drivers at their homes in France, Belgium, Austria and England where they relax with their families between races. Woven into the film is rare footage of both the Ferrari and Alfa Romeo factories where the cars are prepared before each race.
Recommendations
view all
The Class of ‘92
1
The Crash Reel
For the Love of Spock
Seduced and Abandoned
Diego Maradona
John Candy: I Like Me
Maradona by Kusturica
I Am Heath Ledger
Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show
The Secret
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye
Sidney
Naqoyqatsi
Alex & Me
Katy Perry: Part of Me
Marvel's Behind the Mask
Jackie Chan: My Story
Superheroes
PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue