Auto Biography: Racing Legends
2021 · discovery+ · 45 min · 1 season
S01E06 · Don Prudhomme and Tom McEwan
Mon, 4 Jan, 11:00 pm
Snake vs. Mongoose showdowns pull in crowds, launch a hit toy and take drag racing to the big time.
About
The exciting history of the motoring world. Explore some of the most surprising and phenomenal stories about iconic cars and legendary drivers that have changed the motoring world and continue to do so today.
Episodes
- E01
Mario Andretti
Mon, 4 Jan· 45 minMario Andretti is one of the greatest drivers of all-time, winning races in Formula One, IndyCar, World Sportscar Championship, and NASCAR.
- E02
Junior Johnson
Mon, 4 Jan· 45 minAfter serving jail time for moonshining, Junior Johnson went on to become one of NASCAR's great ever drivers. He also saw success as a team owner.
- E03
Bob Chandler
Mon, 4 Jan· 44 minBob Chandler was the innovator behind the first monster truck, Big Foot. His creation would spawn an epic rivalry and a multimillion dollar industry.
- E04
Brock Yates
Mon, 4 Jan· 45 minJournalist Brock Yates invented an unsanctioned race from New York to California. His daring creation would inspire the 1981 film, "The Cannonball Run".
- E05
Craig Breedlove
Mon, 4 Jan· 44 minCraig Breedlove pulls together a team of engineers to build the world's fastest jet-powered car.
- E06
Don Prudhomme and Tom McEwan
Mon, 4 Jan· 44 minSnake vs. Mongoose showdowns pull in crowds, launch a hit toy and take drag racing to the big time.