Movie Story : Cole Trickle is a gifted but inexperienced stock car racer who gets his big opportunity, and under the mentorship of seasoned crew chief Harry Hogge, he begins to make a name for himself on the track. His growing rivalry with another driver escalates into a crash that puts his career at risk. Recovering from his injuries with the help of a doctor, Cole must find a way to conquer both his physical limits and the fear that has taken hold of him.