Racing Dreams
Season 24 Episode 15 | 1h 25m 40s
Three "tweens" dream of becoming NASCAR drivers
'Racing Dreams' chronicles a year in the life of three "tweens" who dream of becoming NASCAR drivers. Though they aren't old enough for driver's licenses, Brandon, Josh, and Annabeth race extreme go-karts at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour in the World Karting Association's national series. The film is a humorous and heartbreaking portrait of racing, young love and family struggle.
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Major funding for POV is provided by PBS, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Wyncote Foundation, Reva & David Logan Foundation, the Open Society Foundations and the...
Racing Dreams
Season 24 Episode 15 | 1h 25m 40s
'Racing Dreams' chronicles a year in the life of three "tweens" who dream of becoming NASCAR drivers. Though they aren't old enough for driver's licenses, Brandon, Josh, and Annabeth race extreme go-karts at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour in the World Karting Association's national series. The film is a humorous and heartbreaking portrait of racing, young love and family struggle.
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Clip: S24 Ep15 | 1m 4s | How does a mother feel about her son racing extreme karts? (1m 4s)
Driving Strategy in a Nutshell
Clip: S24 Ep15 | 54s | Tween racer Annabeth Barnes delivers a lesson in go-karting physics. (54s)
Clip: S24 Ep15 | 3m 22s | Just how much does it cost to race a go-kart? (3m 22s)
Clip: S24 Ep15 | 3m 5s | Recognition comes in many forms for the young athletes in Racing Dreams. (3m 5s)
Clip: S24 Ep15 | 2m 1s | Saying no to college? Annabeth's mother wishes better for her speedster daughter. (2m 1s)
Clip: S24 Ep15 | 1m 15s | Meet the young racer who's been called the next Danica Patrick. (1m 15s)
Racing Dreams - Filmmaker Interview
Clip: S24 Ep15 | 23m 32s | Marshall Curry (If a Tree Falls, Street Fight) talks about making Racing Dreams. (23m 32s)
Racing Dreams Film Update: Josh Hobson
Clip: S24 Ep15 | 4m 13s | Josh Hobson tells viewers what's happened since cameras stopped rolling. (4m 13s)
Preview: S24 Ep15 | 2m 31s | Three "tweens" dream of becoming NASCAR drivers (2m 31s)
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