The Speed Merchants
1972, English. Directed by Michael Keyser.
1972 Sports Car racing. From 24hrs of Le Mans to 24hrs at Daytona. Told by drivers Mario Andretti and Vic Elford.
The Speed Merchants is the story of the 1972 manufacturer's Championship Series as told by drivers Mario Andretti (Ferrari 312P) and Vic Elford (Alfa Romeo T33TT/3). The film takes you behind the scenes at Daytona, Sebring, the Targa Florio, the Nurburgring, Le Mans and Watkins Glen, focusing on Mario and Vic, as well as Jacky Ickx, Helmut Marko, and Brian Redman. You visit with the drivers at their homes in France, Belgium, Austria and England where they relax with their families between races. Woven into the film is rare footage of both the Ferrari and Alfa Romeo factories where the cars are prepared before each race.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- 1 January 1972
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The Speed Merchants runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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The Speed Merchants is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Speed Merchants on?
The Speed Merchants isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1972. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Speed Merchants?
If you liked The Speed Merchants, try The Class of ‘92, For the Love of Spock, Diego Maradona.
Who directed The Speed Merchants?
The Speed Merchants (1972) was directed by Michael Keyser and stars Mario Andretti, Vic Elford, Jacky Ickx.