Movies and TvShows featuring "land-speed-record" theme.

A man working as a salesman dreams of becoming a racecar driver. He faces various challenges and encounters a police officer along the way. The story takes place in California and involves a train crash, a speeding ticket, and a race-car crash.

About an hour's drive from Salt Lake City, Utah is the ski resort of Alta, a former mining town, nestled within the Wasatch Mountains. Skiing and other winter alpine pursuits take place well into mid-spring. The relatively new ski lift is one of the longest in the western US. Some ride the lift not to ski down but to glance at the view from the 1,500 foot summit. Being the end of May, people at nearby Salt Lake are instead enjoying more summerly pursuits, such as boating. Behind only the Dead Sea, it ranks second among all large inland lakes for the saline content at 27%, the buoyancy from which makes it almost impossible to sink in. On shore at Black Rock Beach of the Bonneville Salt Flats is the site of many attempts of land speed records, most records held by Ab Jenkins. Another popular activity in the lake itself is the crystallization of salt around wire forms, the process which requires relatively still water and takes about two hours.

The Green Monster is a gripping documentary that follows the journey of a racecar driver as they strive to break the land speed record. Fueled by passion and determination, they face numerous challenges in their pursuit of speed. With breathtaking races and heart-pounding moments, this film dives deep into the world of racecars and the individuals behind them.

In a dry unforgiving part of Australia, a man and his wife have set up home and live stock to make their living. Just when it seemed the drought and lack of finances were getting to be too much, things change: BP is looking for a suitable area to attempt the world land speed record.

Reichsautobahn is a documentary film that explores the construction of the German autobahn in the 1930s. It delves into the propaganda and promotional efforts behind the project, showcasing the heavy labor involved in the road construction. The film also highlights the iconic landmarks and infrastructure that were created as part of the autobahn, such as bridges and service stations. Through stock footage and interviews, Reichsautobahn provides a glimpse into the era of Nazi Germany and the significance of the autobahn as a symbol of power and progress.