Race car driver Richard Petty stars in his own b-movie bio. This fast-paced story traces the early childhood experiences that made Richard Petty one of the world's record-breaking drives. Darren McGavin plays Lee Petty, Richard's father and three-time world racing champion. Two generations of break-neck speed, death-defying driving and devastating crashes flash before your eyes and set the adrenaline pumping. Richard's family and loved ones recall the most exciting moments of his life at home and on the track while he battles with death in a hospital room. Will Richard survive the bone cracking crash of the opening scenes? And if he does, will he race again and continue his life and death struggle to win?