
A feature documentary following three young racers as they compete in the World Karting Association's National Pavement Series. Clocking speeds up to 70 mph, these kids chase the National Championship title and take one step closer toward their dream of someday racing in the big show... NASCAR.... (Full plot summary below)
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A feature documentary following three young racers as they compete in the World Karting Association's National Pavement Series. Clocking speeds up to 70 mph, these kids chase the National Championship title and take one step closer toward their dream of someday racing in the big show... NASCAR.
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| The New York TimesStephen HoldenOne of the rare documentaries you leave wishing it was a little bit longer. |
| MovielineMichelle OrangeSlick without feeling over-determined, Racing Dreams evokes -- just as, oddly enough, "Toy Story 3" does -- the more general feeling of childhood on the precipice. |
| CinemaBlendPerri NemiroffNASCAR enthusiast or not, it's a universally touching and charming film with the power to capture the heart of any viewer. |
| MovielineStephanie ZacharekIf nothing else the racing scenes -- which look terrific, crisp and colorful, like the rest of the film -- will help the childless get in touch with their inner hysterical mother. |
| ComingSoon.netEdward DouglasCurry's just an amazing filmmaker who knows exactly how to pace the movie so it isn't just talking heads ... one of the most riveting and insightful docs you're likely to see this year |
| One Guy's OpinionFrank SwietekEven if you consider NASCAR itself a bore, you'll find this snapshot of what's often called its version of Little League compulsively watchable. |
| About.comJennifer MerinA fast-paced documentary with a straight away formula one storyline. From start to finish, you watch three talented kids putting pedal to metal on the track and in their lives. They're all winners! So's the film! |
| Common Sense MediaRenee SchonfeldTweens in Go-Karts race for glory in lively docu. |
| Slant MagazineAdam KelemanCurry has expertly stitched together a 90-minute triumph in crowd-pleasing, wholesome entertainment. |
| Film Journal InternationalMaitland McDonaghMarshall Curry's documentary about three bright, personable youngsters who dream of becoming professional NASCAR drivers is simultaneously a feel-good celebration of youthful optimism and a sobering reminder that not all dreams come true. |