Talented but unproven stock car driver Cole Trickle gets a break and with the guidance of veteran Harry Hogge turns heads on the track. The young hotshot develops a rivalry with a fellow racer that threatens his career when the two smash their cars. But with the help of his doctor, Cole just might overcome his injuries-- and his fear.















27th June 1990
35 years ago
1 hour 47 minutes
Finishes at 2:28pm
$60,000,000 ($123,936,000 today)
Revenue $157,920,733




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