ESPN: Ultimate NASCAR: Vol. 2 - The Dirt, The Cars, Speed & Danger (Widescreen)

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Join host Dr. Jerry Punch and a crew of experts as they take an in-depth look at NASCAR. From its humble dirt track beginnings to the evolution of the stock car, discover why everyone "just wants to go fast." "The Dirt" - Born during the dark days of Prohibition, stock car racing had its origins with the whiskey runners of the rural South. Interviews, photos and rare action footage trace the early history of the sport, from the Depression and post-war years, to the opening of Daytona International Speedway, one of NASCAR's grandest and most famous tracks. "The Cars" - Witness the evolution of the stock car, from its earliest days as a souped-up family sedan to the aerodynamic rockets of today. Includes a look at legendary innovators Smokey Yunik and Ray Everham, the introduction of the V-8 hemi engine and more. "Speed & Danger" - In the 200-mph world of professional stock car racing, one mistake can be fatal. This program draws connections between everyone's need for speed and NASCAR's massive appeal. Includes dramatic action footage of close calls and crashes and discusses the high cost of winning.

"Ultimate Starting Grid" - Get under the hood for an in-depth look at 14 classic stock cars; "Paint Jobs" - Hear the surprising stories behind three legendary paint jobs: Petty blue, Jeff Gordon's rainbow colors and Dale Earnhardt's black number 3; "The Walked Away" - Revisit 11 death-defying moments from the last decade of racing; "Cheater's Notebook" - Racers tell all in this candid featurette on the tricks of the trade, Featurette, NTSC.