
The Racing Scene
Documentary
Overview
The story of James Garner's year with his racing team, from the time he bought the car, and assembled his team through Mexico, England, Florida and Canada.
Top Cast


James Garner
James Garner
Self
James Garner
Self


Mario Andretti
Mario Andretti
Self
Mario Andretti
Self


Bob Bondurant
Bob Bondurant
Self
Bob Bondurant
Self


Mark Donahue
Mark Donahue
Self
Mark Donahue
Self


Parnelli Jones
Parnelli Jones
Self
Parnelli Jones
Self


Dick Smothers
Dick Smothers
Self - Driver
Dick Smothers
Self - Driver


David Hobbs
David Hobbs
Self - Driver (uncredited)
David Hobbs
Self - Driver (uncredited)


Lothar Motschenbacher
Lothar Motschenbacher
Self - Driver
Lothar Motschenbacher
Self - Driver


Roger Penske
Roger Penske
Self - Driver
Roger Penske
Self - Driver
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