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Trapped in a failing marriage, demolition-derby driver Ed "Speedo" Jager channels life's frustrations onto the track, hoping to parlay his talents into a "real" racing career. "Speedo" captures the collisions and confrontations during one tumultuous year as he struggles to achieve his dreams on the track and succeed as a husband, a father and a man. When he falls for Liz, a racetrack official from New Jersey, his life takes a surprising turn. | Read the synopsis »

Premiered: Aug. 24, 2004 at 10PM | Check for Rebroadcasts

Filmmaker Jesse Moss. Photo by Sonja Pacho.

"It's rare that a documentary captures a love story. It's very ephemeral. And the moments that signify falling in love are the most elusive moments."
—Jesse Moss

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THE HISTORY AND FUTURE OF THE DEMOLITION DERBY

According to the Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary, the term "demolition derby" came into common use around 1953. Trace the history of the sport from its origins to Pinky Tuscadero to its present status as a county fair phenomenon. »

STEP INTO SPEEDO'S WORLD

Ed "Speedo" Jager invites you to take a tour of his "personal yard of recreational vehicles." Learn more about the beauty of junk, the mechanics of demo driving and the strategy that Speedo follows before a race. »

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