خلاصه داستان : «کول تريکل» ( کروز )، جوان بي تجربه اما جوياي نام و علاقه مند راندن اتوموبيل هاي مسابقه اي، مورد حمايت «تيم دولن» ( کواييد ) قرار مي گيرد. از طرف ديگر «هري هاگ» ( دووال )، راننده ي سابق، نيز نقش مربي او را به عهده مي گيرد. «کول» رقيبي به نام «رودي برنز»...

Talented but unproven stock car driver Cole Trickle gets a break and with the guidance of veteran Harry Hogge turns heads on the track. The young hotshot develops a rivalry with a fellow racer that threatens his career when the two smash their cars. But with the help of his doctor, Cole just might overcome his injuries-- and his fear.