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Cast: Austin Butler, Tom Holland
Based on the true story of the Whittington brothers—three historically famous race car drivers, two of whom were part of the 1980s IMSA scandal in which a number of drivers were charged with financing their racing activities with proceeds from drug smuggling, money laundering, or tax evasion.
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American Speed is a crime film based on the true story of the Whittington brothers, famous race car drivers in the 1980s who were part of an IMSA scandal involving drug smuggling, money laundering, and tax evasion. The film's critical reception and awards recognition are unclear, but its ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes are currently unavailable.
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Fans of crime dramas and true story adaptations will be captivated by the thrilling tale of the Whittington brothers, played by standout actors Austin Butler and Tom Holland, who were embroiled in the infamous 1980s IMSA racing scandal.
The American Speed Association (ASA) is a sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States formed in 1968 by Rex Robbins. The Association was based in Pendleton, Indiana, and later in Daytona Beach, Florida. The ASA sanctioned asphalt in their ASA Member Track program along with racing series in the United States and Canada. The ASA currently sanctions the STARS National Tour, the Midwest Tour, the Southern Super Series and all CRA sanctioned series.
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