The Speed Merchants (1972)

ALL 01/01/1972 (en) Documentary 95 Min
  • Release
    01/01/1972
  • Production
  • Rotten tomato
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  • Original title
    The Speed Merchants
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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1972 Sports Car racing. From 24hrs of Le Mans to 24hrs at Daytona. Told by drivers Mario Andretti and Vic Elford.

Overview

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.

  1. Michael Keyser

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer



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The Speed Merchants (1972) 95 Min

ALL 01/01/1972 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 01/01/1972
  • Production
  • Original title The Speed Merchants
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

1972 Sports Car racing. From 24hrs of Le Mans to 24hrs at Daytona. Told by drivers Mario Andretti and Vic Elford.

Overview

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.

  1. Michael Keyser

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer