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Super Speedway (1997)
Director: Stephen Low
Cast: Paul Newman, Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti, Jeff Andretti
Runtime50 min
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We follow the Newman-Haas (Andretti) racing team through the process of building, testing, and racing for a season. This includes extensive race speed on-track footage, including some pre-race footage with a full squad of cars. From time to time, we check in with a small shop building/restoring one of the first roadsters Mario Andretti raced; the finale includes him taking it for a spin.
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Super Speedway is a well-received 1997 documentary film directed by Stephen Low that follows the Newman-Haas (Andretti) racing team through the process of building, testing, and racing for a season. The film features extensive race speed on-track footage and includes a focus on the restoration of one of Mario Andretti's early roadsters.
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Fans of documentary and racing films will especially enjoy the immersive, behind-the-scenes look at the Newman-Haas racing team in 1997's Super Speedway, directed by Stephen Low. This film provides an intimate, up-close perspective on the technical and competitive aspects of IndyCar racing, featuring vivid on-track footage and appearances from racing legends like Paul Newman and the Andretti family.
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Super Speedway is a 1997 documentary racing film chronicling one man's quest to get his new Champ Car Lola chassis up to speed, and another's goal of rebuilding an old 1964 roadster once driven by the legendary Mario Andretti. The film was directed by renowned IMAX director Stephen Low and produced by Pietro Serapiglia. It was narrated by Paul Newman. It first premiered at IMAX theaters nationwide.
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