The Flemington Speedway Historical Society (FSHS) will honor its “Most Influential People” with the 2022 TAS Award presentation beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 26 at Flemington Elks Lodge No. 1928, 165 Route 31, Raritan Township. Recipients Ray Bateman, Paul Deasey, Wendy Kennedy and Bob Rossell will join first-timeRead More →
Hollywood will impress any motorsport enthusiast with its premium collection of racing films. Check out the top five racing movies that should be on your frenzy list! If you think the movies are about fairy tales and unrealistic happy endings, you are indeed wrong! The world of cinema is quiteRead More →
By Ray Wallin My oldest teenage son is an eclectic movie buff. While he enjoys current mainstream movies, he has fondness for some of the classics and obscure directors. One evening at a family dinner I said I was interested in finding obscure horse racing movies. A day later, myRead More →
The Fast and furious The movie franchise has grown into one of the most lucrative movie franchises of all time. From a film about street racing to what would become superhero films, the film series delivered some of the most thrilling moments in movie history. With the recent release ofRead More →
People have long had a special connection to horses, and the sport of horse racing brings the thrill of competition and play into the mix. For centuries it has been a popular sport in many parts of the world, with viewers watching live or logging in regularly to watch theRead More →
Some people like to watch action movies, some like to watch comedies, then there are people who like to watch romances and other kinds of movies. But whatever the genre, horse racing enthusiasts cannot refuse a film in which the main character is a racehorse. Over the past few years,Read More →
As lockdowns continue across much of the world, we’ve handpicked five of the best horse racing movies to keep you entertained until our usual freedoms return. There are many sports films on the market, and they are often some of the most famous Hollywood ever created. The Rocky series doesn’tRead More →
There is something about racing films as a genre that makes them iconic of the films as a whole and of life in general. At their most basic level, races all have beginnings, midpoints and ends, with participants all competing to be the best. I’ve found that the best runningRead More →
As things are slowly returning to normal in the world, one thing that is coming back is motor racing. Disney has made a few auto racing films over the years. So, I’m going to rank them, the best car racing movies on Disney +. 11. FULLY LOADED HERBIE Maggie Peyton,Read More →
We all love movies. We all love racing movies too. Plus, as we all sit at home during this 40s, we are all blessed by the endless runs that live on YouTube. There are also documentaries on streaming services. Not only am I a racing and sports nerd, but I’mRead More →
The racing genre is one of the most popular sports genres in cinema. From biographies of real runners to illegal street racing, there is something for everyone. With NASCAR currently resorting to digital racing and postpone the real ones until May due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), here is a list ofRead More →
Whether you’re relaxing on your sofa streaming or at the local cinema, who doesn’t love a good movie? And if you’re a drag racing fan – and we know you are – what’s better than a movie about your favorite motorsport? Many of them can be found on YouTube orRead More →
By @nascarcasme | Tuesday March 24, 2020 Saved in “My favorite photos” View full screen Here are 10 RACING Movies You Can Watch Right Now! Saved in “My favorite photos” View full screen Cannonball race I’ll be perfectly honest – I haven’t seen this movie. Why did I include itRead More →
At the request of readers, we are updating our popular Top 10 Auto Racing Movies of All Time as several new movies have been selected. As before, I welcome reader comments if there are any movies you think should be on the list. The new list is not in anyRead More →
At the request of readers, we are updating our top 10 popular car racing movies of all time as several new movies have been selected. As before, I welcome reader comments if there are any movies you think should be on the list. The new list is not in anyRead More →
Greg Zyla | No more content now At the request of readers, we are updating our top 10 popular car racing movies of all time as several new movies have been selected. As before, I welcome reader comments if there are any movies you think should be on the list.Read More →
Most of the racing-based movies that are actually good are based on inspiring real-life stories from greats like Aryton Senna, for example. So here’s your list for a weekend frenzy After seeing Ford vs Ferrari, many of you will want more cars, more races, more rivalries like the one betweenRead More →
Auto racing films have provided audiences with a theatrical adrenaline rush for decades. In the 1960s, moviegoers were dazzled by the effects of grand prize and charmed by adorable racing cars like Herbie the Beetle in The love bug. Le Mans, the cannonball race and Days of thunder putting bigRead More →
While auto racing movies aren’t exactly a staple in American cinema, they have certainly continued to surface over the years and have been of varied styles and hugely popular. The most recent was Ron Howard’s “Rush”, but a partial canon chronological list of titles includes “Grand Prix”, “Spinout” (yup, Elvis!),Read More →
Anytime Hollywood gets their hands on a great idea for a movie, there’s a good chance you can rely on some dramatized and faked details in order to stay in the whole. movie call thing. But how important is that precision to you when it comes to racing movies? IRead More →
Whenever Hollywood gets its hands on a great idea for a movie, chances are you can count on some dramatized and doctored detail in order to stick it together. movie call thing. But how important is this precision to you when it comes to racing films? I ask because itRead More →
When you see the results of some of the most large-scale films using motor racing, you will see that there is something that is not quite in tune with most viewers. Movies with car chases have had a long lifespan, although it’s clear that they can easily wear down theirRead More →
Okay, the summer meets at Saratoga and Monmouth Park have been closed for a long time and we’re in this post-Breeders’ Cup lull. What should a horse enthusiast do? Take a break to earn a living playing races and watch a movie! So, I interviewed some of my disabled andRead More →
1983 Before there were Winx and Black Caviar, Australians were fascinated by a big chestnut horse named Phar Lap. The horse ruled during the Depression of the 1930s and was the pride of the nation. Coach Harry Telford, beautifully played by Martin Vaughan, made the horse a winner. As hisRead More →
The South loves racing, and by extension, racing movies. Fortunately we have a new one in “Lucky Logan,” a NASCAR heist comedy starring Alabama native Channing Tatum. Alabama will soon help complete the racing film subgenre, with John Travolta as a veteran pilot in “Trading Plant,” currently being filmed inRead More →
Ron Howard’s To rush hits theaters this weekend. The film, starring Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl, tells the story of rival Formula 1 racers James Hunt and Niki Lauda. In anticipation of the new movie, we’ve put together a list of the best auto racing movies of all time. ten.Read More →
0 of 11 It’s a well-known fact that movies in the sports genre tend to be pretty hit and miss. Perhaps no sub-genre is a better example of this than racing movies. While there have been a few classics that reflect the true nature of the sport, there have alsoRead More →